Supervisory Marine Interdiction Agent

Customs and Border Protection•Long Beach, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisory Marine Interdiction Agent (SMIA) supervises a Marine Interdiction Unit conducting interdiction and marine law enforcement support activities in an assigned geographic area. The position is with the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Operations, and is available in Key West, Jacksonville, Rochester, St. Thomas, Houma, Fort Lauderdale, Homestead, San Diego, Long Beach, Washington, Marathon, Fort Pierce, and West Palm Beach. The position is classified at GS-14, with a stated salary range of $129,258 to $168,040. The stated salary excludes the cost-of-living allowance for St. Thomas, VI. The role is a secondary law enforcement position subject to applicable special retirement provisions. It requires a USCG Master’s Certificate in a qualifying capacity and at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade. The position requires successful completion of relevant Federal Law Enforcement Training Center training, firearm qualification, wearing an approved uniform while on duty, and readiness to work unscheduled hours beyond a 40-hour workweek. A mobility agreement applies, and travel may be required.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
For males born after December 31, 1959, registration with Selective Service.
For applicants not currently employed by CBP, physical residence in the United States or its protectorates for at least three of the last five years, unless an exception or waiver applies.
Ability to complete all pre-employment processes in English.
May be required to pass a background investigation and polygraph examination; favorable polygraph results may be required for applicants who are not current CBP law enforcement employees.
Compliance with CBP drug-testing procedures and government ethics requirements; financial disclosure is required.
Ability to operate a government-owned vehicle and possession of a valid, non-restricted driver's license.
Readiness to work unscheduled hours in excess of a 40-hour workweek; Law Enforcement Availability Pay applies.
Agreement to mobility requirements; travel may be required.
Successful completion of relevant Federal Law Enforcement Training Center training before entry into the position.
Ability to wear an officially approved uniform while on duty.
May be required to obtain a Secret or higher security clearance.
Currently hold or have previously held a USCG Master’s Certificate in a qualifying capacity: Mate of 200 gross tons or greater (Inland, Great Lakes, Near Coastal, or Oceans); Chief Mate; Second Mate; Third Mate Unlimited Oceans; or Master of 25 GRT or greater (Inland, Great Lakes, Near Coastal, or Oceans). A legible copy showing capacity must be submitted with the application.
At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, including experience commanding interceptor-class vessels in law enforcement operations; conducting maritime law enforcement and commanding interdiction tactics and operations; training and guiding lower-grade personnel; coordinating complex maritime enforcement operations; and assigning and directing agents’ work while coordinating with law enforcement partners.
Meet applicable time-in-grade requirements by October 20, 2026; current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band.
May be required to serve a one-year federal probationary period and an 18-month supervisory probationary period.
Newly appointed first-time CBP supervisors must complete mandatory leadership training, including three weeks of in-residence training in Harpers Ferry, WV, within the first 90 days, unless waived due to prior completion.
Meet job-related fitness standards and initial and continuing firearm qualifications; the position requires carrying a firearm.
Certain convictions, warrants, controlled-substance use or addiction, specified mental-health adjudications or commitments, unlawful presence, renunciation of U.S. citizenship, certain restraining orders, or qualifying misdemeanor domestic-violence convictions make an applicant ineligible for consideration.
Political appointment history within the past five years must be disclosed if applicable.
Applicants must submit the supporting documents specified in the announcement; the resume must explicitly demonstrate the required specialized experience.

Responsibilities

Supervise a Marine Interdiction Unit conducting interdiction and marine law enforcement support activities in an assigned geographic area.
Provide oversight, training, and guidance to Marine Interdiction Agents on law enforcement operations and safe marine vessel operation.
Plan and organize operations to identify and apprehend people smuggling migrants, narcotics, and other illegal contraband by watercraft, vessels, and vehicles.
Represent the agency and exercise authority in interagency meetings to coordinate joint enforcement efforts and advise higher-ranking officials.
Evaluate subordinates, review evaluations of nonsupervisory personnel, and recommend disciplinary actions equitably.
Ensure work and training requirements are met, promote team building, and coordinate and supervise marine interdiction activities with agency components and federal, foreign, state, and local law enforcement agencies.
Command interceptor-class vessels and conduct vessel operations in law enforcement operations.
Command and control maritime law enforcement interdiction tactics and operations.
Provide law enforcement, maritime, and administrative training and guidance to lower-grade personnel.
Coordinate and implement complex maritime enforcement operations in a changing maritime law enforcement environment.
Assign and direct agents’ work and maintain working relationships with federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement partners.