Air Interdiction Agent

About the Team

Air and Marine Operations (AMO), a component of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), is an elite team of highly trained professionals dedicated to protecting America. Our mission is defined by camaraderie, pride, and a shared purpose to detect, prevent, and interdict terrorists, weapons, and contraband from entering the United States illegally.

About the Role

As an Air Interdiction Agent (AIA), you will join a rewarding career in aviation-based law enforcement. This role offers the unique opportunity to work with a skilled team of pilots and law enforcement officers in a dynamic environment. You will perform critical missions involving air patrol, surveillance, and pursuit activities to intercept smuggled goods via land, air, or sea. Your day-to-day responsibilities include monitoring suspect behavior, analyzing strategic intelligence, and supporting search and rescue and humanitarian efforts.

AMO is actively recruiting seasoned pilots and those with military training to fill these full-time security-based positions. If you are seeking a career with excellent pay, exceptional federal benefits, and job stability, this is your chance to make a move.

Hiring Process

The application process is streamlined and offers three primary pathways to apply:

1. Direct Application: Complete the Air Interdiction Agent applicant checklist and email it to a recruiter at cbp_amo_recruiting@cbp.dhs.gov along with your resume.
2. USAJOBS: Submit your application directly through the USAJOBS portal.
3. Airline Apps: Apply via the Airline Apps platform.

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Upon successful completion of a three-part assessment, you will receive a final offer letter. Please note that duty locations are assigned based on operational requirements, mission needs, and critical agency hiring needs. You must be willing to work at any duty location within the region you select, which may include the Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Caribbean Air and Marine Branch (CAMB), or National Air Security Operation Centers (NASOC) UAS locations.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants regardless of background. We actively encourage applications from veterans and those with veterans' preference eligibility. To ensure compliance with statutes, veterans must submit proof of preference (DD-214 Member 4 Copy) at the time of application.