Air Interdiction Agent

Position: Air Interdiction Agent New Hire Sign-On Incentives
NEW RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION INCENTIVES! Air and Marine Operations (AMO), a component of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), offers skilled Pilots interested in law enforcement an opportunity to work with an elite team of highly trained professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission to protect America. If you are looking for an exciting and rewarding career with excellent pay, exceptional federal benefits and job stability, now is the time to make your move: become an Air Interdiction Agent .

AMO is actively recruiting for these full-time security-based opportunities with a streamlined application process. Notably, seasoned pilots and those with military training are in demand– APPLY TODAY! DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE INCENTIVES – SEE SALARY SECTION BELOW! Duty Locations Locations are offered based on operational requirements, mission requirements, and critical agency hiring needs as determined by AMO. You must be willing to work at any duty location within the region you select to include but not limited to the following:
Southeast Region:
Homestead, FL and CAMB:
Aguadilla, PR Southwest Region:
Tucson and Yuma, AZ;
San Diego, CA;
El Paso, Laredo, and McAllen, TX NASOC UAS locations:
Sierra Vista, AZ;
San Angelo, TX Duties and Responsibilities As an Air Interdiction Agent (AIA) you will perform aviation-based law enforcement operations for the detection, prevention, interdiction, and apprehension of terrorists, terrorist weapons, and other contraband and persons from illegally entering or attacking the United States. Typical duties include:
Conducting air patrol, surveillance, and pursuit activities related to the interdiction of smuggled contraband via land vehicles, aircraft, or vessels. Monitoring behavior patterns and activities of suspect persons, vehicles, or vessels believed to be engaged in illegal activities. Collecting, refining, and analyzing strategic and tactical intelligence. Supporting search and rescue and humanitarian efforts.

Salary and Benefits Begin your career as an Air Interdiction Agent (AIA) and make up to $88,509 to $163,996 per year based on your qualifications for the GS-11 grade level and possible extra compensation based on your duty location (see below). Recruitment Incentive:
New hires may be eligible to receive a one-time Recruitment Incentive payout of $10,000 after completing Federal Law Enforcement Training Academy (FLETC) (1 year service agreement will need to be completed) (Recruitment Incentive is only available to new Federal employees. Eligibility will be determined by Human Resources.) Your starting salary will include Special Salary Rate (SSR);
Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP);
Recruitment Incentive; and Retention Incentive. Recruitment Incentive:
New hires may be eligible to receive a one-time Recruitment Incentive payout of $10,000 after completing Federal Law Enforcement Training Academy (FLETC) (1 year service agreement will need to be completed) (Recruitment Incentive is only available to new Federal employees. Eligibility will be determined by Human Resources.) Example annual compensation for the first three years at our new-hire locations which are currently authorized to receive LEAP (amounts below include the SSR  LEAP).

GS-11, 1st year annual pay - $120,636 GS-12, 2nd year annual pay - $132,606 GS-13, 3rd year annual pay - $157,686 Example annual compensation for the first three years at our new-hire locations which are currently authorized to receive a 10% retention incentive (amounts below include the SSR  LEAP  10% Retention Incentive ((RI) UAS Sites: Sierra Vista, AZ; Grand Forks, ND;

San Angelo, TX) GS-11, 1st year annual pay - $120,636 GS-12, 2nd year annual pay - $159,127 GS-13, 3rd year annual pay - $189,223 Locations are offered based on operational requirements, mission requirements, and critical agency hiring needs for entry level Air Interdiction Agents as determined by Air and Marine Operations. A duty location will be offered after successfully completing a three-part assessment.

The duty location listed in the final offer letter may include any geographic location…