
location_onRuidoso Downs, Lincoln County, New Mexico, 88346, United States
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 illegally entering or attacking the United States.
As an Air Interdiction Agent (AIA), you will join a rewarding career in aviation-based law enforcement. This role is designed for skilled pilots seeking a dynamic environment where they can utilize their expertise to support national security. You will work alongside a dedicated team to conduct air patrols, surveillance, and pursuit activities against smuggled contraband via land, air, or sea. Your day-to-day responsibilities include monitoring suspect behaviors, analyzing strategic intelligence, and supporting search and rescue and humanitarian efforts.
AMO is actively recruiting for full-time security-based opportunities, with a particular demand for seasoned pilots and those with military training. This is a unique opportunity to apply your aviation skills in a mission-critical law enforcement capacity.
The application process for Air Interdiction Agents is streamlined and offers three primary pathways:
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Successful candidates will be offered a duty location based on operational and mission requirements after completing a three-part assessment. You must be willing to work at any duty location within the selected region, including the Southeast, Southwest, Caribbean Air and Marine Branch (CAMB), or National Air Security Operation Centers (NASOC) UAS locations.
We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants regardless of background. Veterans' preference eligibility applies to those entitled under 5 U.S.C. 3312. We are committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Work model: On-site
Ruidoso Downs, Lincoln County, New Mexico, 88346, United States
Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico
Seasoned pilots and those with military training.
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