Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Operations.
Conducts maritime patrols and interdictions at sea, on lakes, and rivers to prevent the illegal entry of weapons of terror
Conducts interdiction operations against national security threats to include, illegal drugs and undocumented alien smuggling
Conduct joint investigations related to border security in the maritime environment
Summary
Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Operations.
Conducts maritime patrols and interdictions at sea, on lakes, and rivers to prevent the illegal entry of weapons of terror
Conducts interdiction operations against national security threats to include, illegal drugs and undocumented alien smuggling
Conduct joint investigations related to border security in the maritime environment
25% or less - You will be required to travel frequently. This may require extended foreign and domestic, Temporary Duty (TDY) assignments.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—Relocation expenses will be paid in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulation limits and agency policy. Puerto Rico and St. Thomas locations ONLY.
**Newly appointed MIAs that Enter on Duty (EOD) in a Caribbean Air and Marine Branch (CAMB) duty location, have been authorized to receive a 25% recruitment incentive in-addition to, LEAP and overtime pay.
A fully trained Marine Interdiction Agent (MIA) may be eligible for overtime pay (up to an additional 25% of salary). Marine Interdiction Agents (MIA) may also have a higher starting salary based on their duty location. Please visit the OPM website
(https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/2017/law-enforcement-officer/)
for more information.
This is a Direct Hire Public Notice. Category Rating, Veterans Preference and traditional rating and ranking do not apply to this Public Notice.
The Marine Interdiction Agent position is a career ladder position with a grade level progression of GL-9, 11 & 12. You will be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level (without re-applying) once you successfully complete 52 weeks in each grade level (with supervisor approval). For example you could: Start as an MIA in July 2018 as a GL-9 Step 1 (RUS pay $52,285) - (RUS + 25% LEAP $63,615) - (RUS + LEAP + RI $74,945) per year* Promote as an MIA in July 2019 as a GS-11 Step 1 (RUS pay $61,218) - (RUS + 25% LEAP $76,523) - (RUS + LEAP + RI $87,750) per year* Promote in July 2020 to GS-12 Step 1 (RUS pay $73,375) - (RUS + 25% LEAP $89,275) - (RUS + LEAP + RI $105,175) per year*
*Please note this example includes a range of min.locality pay 'Rest of the United States' (RUS) up to max. potential salary with LEAP and the RI for CAMB locations. Pay rates are based on the 2018 "Rest of the United States" salary table and does not take into consideration higher locality pay, possible over time, or where applicable or yearly cost of living increases.
Required at time of application - Qualifying USCG Merchant Mariner Credentials
Meet experience or education requirements
Must meet job related medical, fitness and drug testing standards
Successfully pass a background investigation and poly exam
Must be referred prior to 40th birthday *Waiver for Veterans
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position
Primary U.S. residency for the last three years; AD military exempt
Qualifications
You qualify for the GL-9 grade level (starting salary $63,615 - $84,331 with potential overtime) if you possess at least one year of specialized experience that provided you with the knowledge of basic law enforcement methods, techniques, and skills ORQualifying Education OR a combination of both qualifying experience and education.
Examples of qualifying experience include, but are not limited to:
Enforcing laws, effecting arrests and conducting interviews and interrogations with witnesses and suspects
Performing surveillance, writing reports detailing activities and observations
Collecting and securing evidence and providing expert testimony in court;
See the Education section for qualifying education and/or a combination of both qualifying experience and education.
U.S. Coast Guard Issued Merchant Mariner Credentials (MMC): You must submit a legible and current copy of your Merchant Mariner Credentials. A qualifying MMC is required at time of application. Qualifying MMCs: OUPV, Master or Deck's Mate showing the, expiration date and capacity pages of the license. *If you do not possess a qualifying MMC or upload both pages of your MMC you will not receive consideration for this announcement.
National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience) Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Background Investigation: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency that requires all applicants to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to employment in order to promote the agency's core values of vigilance, service to country, and integrity. During the screening and/or background investigation process, you will be asked questions regarding any felony criminal convictions or current felony charges, the use of illegal drugs (e.g., marijuana, cocaine, heroin, LSD, methamphetamines, ecstasy), and the use of non-prescribed controlled substances including any experimentation, possession, sale, receipt, manufacture, cultivation, production, transfer, shipping, trafficking, or distribution of controlled substances. For more information visit this link. Polygraph Examination: The position is a polygraph-required position. If you are not a current CBP employee in a law enforcement position, you may be required to take a polygraph exam and have favorable results in order to continue in the pre-employment process. Please see Polygraph Examination.
Polygraph Reciprocity: CBP may accept the results of a prior federal polygraph exam in lieu of a CBP polygraph exam. You will receive information to request reciprocity in your Background Investigation Package.
Polygraph Waiver: Certain veterans may be eligible to obtain a polygraph waiver. You will receive information to request a waiver in your Background Investigation Package.
Residency: If you are not currently a CBP employee, you must meet one or more of the following primary residency criteria for at least three years prior to applying to this announcement:
Resided in the United States or its protectorate or territories (excluding short trips abroad, such as vacations);
Worked for the United States government as an employee overseas in a federal or military capacity; or
Been a dependent of a United States federal or military employee serving overseas.Exceptions may be granted if you provide complete state-side coverage information regarding participation in "Study Abroad" programs, overseas church missions, or state-side addresses of anyone who worked or studied with you overseas. You must provide information and related documentation at the time of application.
Probationary Period: All employees new to the federal government must serve a one year probationary period during the first year of his/her initial permanent federal appointment to determine fitness for continued employment. Current and former federal employees may be required to serve or complete a probationary period.
Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the Federal Government, you are not CTAP/ICTAP eligible. Information about ICTAP or CTAP eligibility can be found here. To be considered well qualified under CTAP/ICTAP, you must be placed in the Well-Qualified category for this position, as described above. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
Education
A Master's degree or two full years of graduate education in a qualifying progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or a J.D. or LL.B., in a qualifying field (e.g., criminal justice, intelligence, homeland security, justice studies, law enforcement, courts and judicial systems, forensic technology, and corrections and rehabilitation); OR
A combination of successfully completed post-bachelors education and experience. This will be calculated using your resume and unofficial transcripts submitted with your application. If education is used for your qualification, official transcript will be required upon selection.
You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement 09/15/2018.
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
Additional information
Firearm Proficiency: Firearm proficiency is required for Marine Interdiction Agents and is part of the training provided.
Driver's License: You must possess a valid driver's license. Mandatory Completion of Basic Training: You will attend approximately 23 weeks of paid training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Academy (FLETC) in Glynco, GA, consisting of 15 weeks of Air and Marine Basic Training (AMBT) which includes a 100-meter swim and 15-minute survival float test that must be passed to complete the course; followed by 4 weeks of Spanish Language training (if you failed the Spanish Language proficiency test given during the AMBT course); and 4 weeks of Marine Law Enforcement training. Additionally, you will be required to complete the following training programs after successful completion of AMBT: (1) Crewmember training course at your local duty station; (2) Tactical Boarding Officer training course; and (5) Initial Vessel Commander Certification at the National Marine Training Center (NMTC) in St. Augustine, FL. Failure to successfully complete all of the training may be grounds for mandatory removal from the position. Mobility: You are required to sign a mobility agreement and be willing to relocate as necessary. Uniforms: This position requires you to wear an officially-approved uniform while in a duty status. Shift Work: This position requires regular and recurring shift work. You must be willing and available to work rotating shifts. You may also be rotated between assignments and duty locations. Overtime: Employees must be fully trained to be eligible for overtime.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated based on your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. The knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform this job are:
Knowledge and skill in the use of proper law enforcement and interdiction techniques
Ability to evaluate and use intelligence information by consolidating disparate facts, events and other intelligence material
Ability to operate a wide variety of vessels
Knowledge of navigation techniques
Ability to operate radar systems capable of multiple target acquisition, electronic navigation systems, fathometers and communication suites
Once you meet the minimum qualifications and pass the polygraph examination, you will be evaluated through the use of three (3) qualification assessments: written examination, vessel practical and structured interview.
Assessments are pass/fail and applicants must pass all three assessments in order to remain in consideration. If you previously applied for an MIA position and failed an assessment, you must wait 6 months before retaking the assessment. Scores on passed assessments are valid for 24 months.
Written Examination: This examination covers the following areas - Rules of the Road, Navigation General, and Deck General. To prepare for the examination, you should refer to study aides for preparing for the USCG MMC - Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vehicles (OUPV) license. You should also review and practice chart plotting. Chart plotting tools will be provided. Vessel Evaluation: You will be required to demonstrate your vessel handling proficiency on an approximately 30' twin engine vessel. You will be evaluated on your knowledge of equipment safety and nomenclature, Marine VHF, vessel handling and practical demonstration of navigation and docking in various conditions. Structured Oral Interview: You must be able to answer scenario-based interview questions to demonstrate your knowledge of core competencies needed for this position.Applicants are responsible for all expenses associated with their travel to and from the assessment.
You will be responsible for all expenses associated with transport to and from the National Maritime Training Center, as well as lodging in St. Augustine, FL and all other personal expenses incurred.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
If you have questions regarding the documentation that is required for this announcement please contact an AMO recruiter at CBP_AMO_RECRUITING@cbp.dhs.gov or the CBP Hiring Center at CBPHIRINGAMO@cbp.dhs.gov
It is your responsibility to verify that information entered, or supporting documents that are uploaded are received and are accurate. CBP will not modify, change or contact you regarding the completeness or accuracy of your application. If a document is not legible, you will not be able to view it in Application Manager and you must again upload it by the close date.
REQUIRED - Resume: A resume in English is required and it must contain your full legal name, address, phone number and e-mail address.
All experience must be clearly accounted for in your resume and explained in detail, the type of law enforcement work you have performed with specific examples that include the position titles and the length of time (including hours per week MM/DD/YY) served in each position. If you do not provide detailed work experience as stated above, you will be found ineligible for this announcement. Examples of law enforcement experience include, but are not limited to: enforcing laws, effecting arrests, performing surveillance, conducting interviews and interrogations with witnesses and suspects, collecting and securing evidence, writing reports detailing activities and observations, and providing expert testimony in court. Upload as 'Resume'
REQUIRED - U.S. Coast Guard Issued Merchant Mariner Credentials: You must submit a legible and current copy of your Merchant Mariner Credentials: OUPV, Master's License or Deck's Mate License showing, the expiration date and capacity pages of the license. Upload under 'Other" as MMC Exp. & MMC Cap. **Failure to submit this documentation will prevent you from moving forward in the application process.
Transcripts: IF basing any part of your qualifications on education and must be in English from an accredited institution. Transcripts from all colleges/universities attended are required. *If using education to qualify*
Age Requirement Documents: You must be referred for consideration before reaching your 40th birthday, you will need to submit proof that you are eligible for the position of Marine Interdiction Agent if you are over 40, or will be turning 40 within the next 60-90 days. If you are claiming an age waiver based on Federal law enforcement service; you must submit copies of your SF-50s reflecting the beginning and end of creditable Federal civilian (not military) service under Title 5 U.S.C. 8331(20), and Title 5 U.S.C. 8401(17). Block 30 of your SF-50 should show Retirement Code M or O. If you do not meet the age requirement and you are unable to provide this required documentation, you will not receive consideration under this announcement. *ALL current/former Federal employees MUST provide the required SF-50s (beginning/ending) for coverage period(s) they are claiming. If you are claiming an age waiver based on veterans' preference, submit the required Veterans' Preference documents. Ensure that you enter your creditable service dates.
Are you a veteran? To apply veterans' preference for age waiver you must submit the following proof of eligibility:
5 Point Preference: Member Copy 4 of your DD 214 reflecting qualifying medal(s) or service period;
10 Point Preference: Member Copy 4 of your DD 214 and supporting documentation as listed on the Standard Form 15 (application for 10 Point Veterans' Preference). Veterans with a service-connected disability must also submit a VA Disability Award letter dated 1991 or later; or
If you are currently serving on active duty, you must submit a written statement from the armed forces certifying your dates of service, rank, expected type of discharge, qualifying medals and anticipated date of separation. For more information about veterans; preference visit this link. Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP)? You must submit a separation notice; your most recent SF-50 (noting your current position, grade level and duty location); a current (or last) performance rating of record of at least fully successful or equivalent.
Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee? Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:
Position title
Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee)
Agency
Beginning and ending dates of appointment
If you are requesting a reasonable accommodation to the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, submit documentation to support your request, including the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form found here.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To begin your online application, click "Apply Online" to create a USAJOBS account and follow the prompts or log in to your existing account. Your application packet must include a completed assessment questionnaire, a resume, and any applicable and/or required supporting documentation. Please see the "Required Documents" section below for additional information. All application materials, including transcripts, must be in English.
Applications and supporting documentation will not be accepted by mail or email. The address posted below is for inquiries only. You may apply more than once, but the most recent application is the only one that will be used. You must submit your resume, and a valid, legible copy of your US Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential and any supporting documents by 11:59 pm Eastern Time by Wednesday, August 15, 2018
Duty Locations: Positions may be filled at any AMO duty station within the regions listed below. You must be willing to work at any duty location that falls within that region. Vacancies may also be filled in Caribbean Air and Marine duty stations in which relocation expenses may be paid. Southeast Region: Fort Lauderdale, Key Largo, Key West, Marathon, Miami, and West Palm Beach, FL Southwest Region: Brownsville and Corpus Christi, TX, San Diego, CA Caribbean Region: (including but not limited to the following locations); Fajardo, Mayaguez, Ponce, San Juan, PR and St. Thomas, VI. *Paid Relocation AND Recruitment Incentive Location(s).
Air and Marine Operations
CBP Hiring Center
5600 American Boulevard
Suite 700
Bloomington, MN 55437
US
Next steps
Once the job opportunity announcement has closed, we will assess your experience and training, identify the best qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the hiring manager for further consideration and interviews. You will be notified by email after each of these steps has been completed. Stay informed of changes to your application status by signing up for automatic email alerts with your USAJOBS account. If you are referred, you will receive a final notification of the disposition of the announcement. We expect to make a tentative job offer within 60 days after the close of the announcement. If you are selected, we may conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306 (Declaration for Federal Employment), and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment.
Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
If you have questions regarding the documentation that is required for this announcement please contact an AMO recruiter at CBP_AMO_RECRUITING@cbp.dhs.gov or the CBP Hiring Center at CBPHIRINGAMO@cbp.dhs.gov
It is your responsibility to verify that information entered, or supporting documents that are uploaded are received and are accurate. CBP will not modify, change or contact you regarding the completeness or accuracy of your application. If a document is not legible, you will not be able to view it in Application Manager and you must again upload it by the close date.
REQUIRED - Resume: A resume in English is required and it must contain your full legal name, address, phone number and e-mail address.
All experience must be clearly accounted for in your resume and explained in detail, the type of law enforcement work you have performed with specific examples that include the position titles and the length of time (including hours per week MM/DD/YY) served in each position. If you do not provide detailed work experience as stated above, you will be found ineligible for this announcement. Examples of law enforcement experience include, but are not limited to: enforcing laws, effecting arrests, performing surveillance, conducting interviews and interrogations with witnesses and suspects, collecting and securing evidence, writing reports detailing activities and observations, and providing expert testimony in court. Upload as 'Resume'
REQUIRED - U.S. Coast Guard Issued Merchant Mariner Credentials: You must submit a legible and current copy of your Merchant Mariner Credentials: OUPV, Master's License or Deck's Mate License showing, the expiration date and capacity pages of the license. Upload under 'Other" as MMC Exp. & MMC Cap. **Failure to submit this documentation will prevent you from moving forward in the application process.
Transcripts: IF basing any part of your qualifications on education and must be in English from an accredited institution. Transcripts from all colleges/universities attended are required. *If using education to qualify*
Age Requirement Documents: You must be referred for consideration before reaching your 40th birthday, you will need to submit proof that you are eligible for the position of Marine Interdiction Agent if you are over 40, or will be turning 40 within the next 60-90 days. If you are claiming an age waiver based on Federal law enforcement service; you must submit copies of your SF-50s reflecting the beginning and end of creditable Federal civilian (not military) service under Title 5 U.S.C. 8331(20), and Title 5 U.S.C. 8401(17). Block 30 of your SF-50 should show Retirement Code M or O. If you do not meet the age requirement and you are unable to provide this required documentation, you will not receive consideration under this announcement. *ALL current/former Federal employees MUST provide the required SF-50s (beginning/ending) for coverage period(s) they are claiming. If you are claiming an age waiver based on veterans' preference, submit the required Veterans' Preference documents. Ensure that you enter your creditable service dates.
Are you a veteran? To apply veterans' preference for age waiver you must submit the following proof of eligibility:
5 Point Preference: Member Copy 4 of your DD 214 reflecting qualifying medal(s) or service period;
10 Point Preference: Member Copy 4 of your DD 214 and supporting documentation as listed on the Standard Form 15 (application for 10 Point Veterans' Preference). Veterans with a service-connected disability must also submit a VA Disability Award letter dated 1991 or later; or
If you are currently serving on active duty, you must submit a written statement from the armed forces certifying your dates of service, rank, expected type of discharge, qualifying medals and anticipated date of separation. For more information about veterans; preference visit this link. Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP)? You must submit a separation notice; your most recent SF-50 (noting your current position, grade level and duty location); a current (or last) performance rating of record of at least fully successful or equivalent.
Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee? Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:
Position title
Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee)
Agency
Beginning and ending dates of appointment
If you are requesting a reasonable accommodation to the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, submit documentation to support your request, including the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form found here.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To begin your online application, click "Apply Online" to create a USAJOBS account and follow the prompts or log in to your existing account. Your application packet must include a completed assessment questionnaire, a resume, and any applicable and/or required supporting documentation. Please see the "Required Documents" section below for additional information. All application materials, including transcripts, must be in English.
Applications and supporting documentation will not be accepted by mail or email. The address posted below is for inquiries only. You may apply more than once, but the most recent application is the only one that will be used. You must submit your resume, and a valid, legible copy of your US Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential and any supporting documents by 11:59 pm Eastern Time by Wednesday, August 15, 2018
Duty Locations: Positions may be filled at any AMO duty station within the regions listed below. You must be willing to work at any duty location that falls within that region. Vacancies may also be filled in Caribbean Air and Marine duty stations in which relocation expenses may be paid. Southeast Region: Fort Lauderdale, Key Largo, Key West, Marathon, Miami, and West Palm Beach, FL Southwest Region: Brownsville and Corpus Christi, TX, San Diego, CA Caribbean Region: (including but not limited to the following locations); Fajardo, Mayaguez, Ponce, San Juan, PR and St. Thomas, VI. *Paid Relocation AND Recruitment Incentive Location(s).
Air and Marine Operations
CBP Hiring Center
5600 American Boulevard
Suite 700
Bloomington, MN 55437
US
Next steps
Once the job opportunity announcement has closed, we will assess your experience and training, identify the best qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the hiring manager for further consideration and interviews. You will be notified by email after each of these steps has been completed. Stay informed of changes to your application status by signing up for automatic email alerts with your USAJOBS account. If you are referred, you will receive a final notification of the disposition of the announcement. We expect to make a tentative job offer within 60 days after the close of the announcement. If you are selected, we may conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306 (Declaration for Federal Employment), and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment.
Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
