Air Interdiction Agent Job at US Customs and Border Protection in Fresno

Pilot—CBP Air Interdiction Agent 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 $85,270 to - $110,846 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 as described in 5 CFR 575.102. 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. This career ladder position has a grade level progression of GS-11, GS-12, and GS-13. You may be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level automatically (without re-applying) once you complete 52 weeks at each grade level (with supervisor approval). Example of 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 - $106,588 · GS-12, 2nd year annual pay - $127,754 · GS-13, 3rd year annual pay - $151,918 Example of 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 UAS Sites: Sierra Vista, AZ; Grand Forks, ND; San Angelo, TX). · GS-11, 1st year annual pay - $115,115 · GS-12, 2nd year annual pay - $137,974 · GS-13, 3rd year annual pay - $164,071 Example of annual compensation for the first three years at our new-hire locations which are currently authorized to receive a 25% Recruitment Incentive (amounts below include the SSR LEAP 25% Recruitment Incentive CAMB location only; Aguadilla, PR). · GS-11, 1st year annual pay - $127,906 · GS-12, 2nd year annual pay - $153,305 · GS-13, 3rd year annual pay - $182,302 Retention Incentive: Retention Incentive is contingent on eligibility. Eligibility will be determined by Human Resources. RI: Retention Incentive (25% for UAS Sites, Sierra Vista, AZ, Grand Forks, ND, San Angelo, TX) RI: Retention Incentive (25% for Key West, FL) RI: Retention Incentive (25% for Caribbean Air and Marine Branch (CAMB) and subordinate locations) Air Interdiction Agents are eligible to select from an array of federal employment benefits that include health, dental and other insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan akin to a traditional and ROTH 401(k) offering. Qualifications Experience: You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized professional aviation experience performing duties such as: Flying as a Pilot-in-Command or sole manipulator in an airplane and helicopter in all environments of flight, including night, poor weather, unfavorable terrain, low altitudes, or speed. Evaluating information rapidly and making judicious decisions promptly during in-flight operations. Developing strategies and coordinating aircraft and ground assets. Using information systems and databases to conduct information surveys, queries, update files and disseminate information. Experience may include Operation of an aircraft as Captain, Pilot in Command, Aircraft Commander, First Officer, Certified Flight Instructor, Second in Command, or Co-pilot. Hiring Minimums: Certification & Ratings: A current FAA Commercial or ATP Pilot Certification with one of the following ratings: Dual Rated: Airplane (Single-engine land or multi-engine land) with instrument rating AND Rotorcraft Helicopter with instrument rating. Airplane Rated: Airplane (Single-engine land or multi-engine land) with instrument. Helicopter Rated: Rotorcraft Helicopter with instrument rating. Equivalent military rating of the above at the time of application (eligibility based on military flight experience must provide official orders, forms or logbooks showing their status as a rated military pilot). Flight Hours: Pilot Enter on Duty minimums are 1500 flight hours; (up to 500 hours can be waived, reducing the pilot enter on duty minimums to 1000 hours. 250 Pilot-in-Command hours; 75 Instrument hours; 75 Night hours (Flight Hour Waiver available, see Required Documents); and 100 Flight hours in the last 12 months This qualification requirement is currently being waived by OPM through August 5, 2025. FAA Class 2 medical required for assessment dated within the last 12 calendar months; FAA Class 1, FAA Class 2 or Military medical flight clearance dated within the last 12 months qualifies to start the pre-employment process for the AIA position. Apply at 750 hours total time: Applicants applying at 750 flight hours are required to obtain at least 1,000 flight hours (depending on the number of hours approved for a waiver) at their own expense before being able to attend the 3-part flight assessment. Applicants must still meet 250 Pilot-in-Command, 75 instrument, and 75-night hours (100 flight hours in the last 12 months. This qualification requirement is currently being waived by OPM through August 4, 202 6) UAS Flight Hours: Applicants may include UAS Predator A (MQ-1), Predator B (MQ-9) flight hours and Predator A (MQ-1), Predator B (MQ-9) or predator-based flight hours. These hours may be credited towards satisfying the "Total flight time" 1,500 flight hour requirement only. UAS hours do not count towards the 250 flight hours as a Pilot in Command, 75 flight hours Instrument, and 75 flight hours Night. Flight hour logbooks will be required at the time of your Flight Assessment for verification. Other Requirements Citizenship : You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position. Residency : You must have had primary U.S. residency (includes protectorates as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years. Age Requirement: Provisions of Public Laws 93-350 and 100-238 allow the imposition of a maximum age for initial appointment to a primary Law Enforcement Officer position within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In accordance with DHS Management Directive 251-03, the "day before an individual's 37th birthday" is the maximum age for original appointment to a position as a primary law enforcement officer within DHS. The age requirement is also necessary to ensure that you are able to complete the 20 years of applicable service for retirement. NOTE: The Commissioner of CBP has approved a temporary increase in the maximum allowable age to 40 for original placement into an Air Interdiction Agent position. Age Waiver: Creditable law enforcement officer service - Covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412(d), or creditable service covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8401(36) (as a Customs and Border Protection Officer) on or after July 6, 2008, may be applied toward the maximum age requirement. This age restriction may not apply if you are currently serving in a federal civilian (not military) law enforcement position covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412(d). Veterans' Preference Eligibility : To ensure compliance with statutes pertaining to the appointment of preference eligible veterans as determined by the Merit Systems Protection Board in its decision Isabella v. Dept of State, the maximum age for original appointment articulated above shall not apply to the hiring of individuals entitled to veterans' preference eligibility under 5 U.S.C. 3312. You must submit proof of Veteran's Preference (DD-214 Member 4 Copy) at the time of application. Training : This position has a training requirement. You may be required to successfully complete the training requirement as a condition of employment. Failure to successfully complete the required course(s) of training in accordance with CBP standards and policies will result in placement into either a former or different position, demotion, or separation as determined by management and appropriate procedures. Travel Required: You may be expected to travel for this position based on operational needs. En Español: PilotCBP Agencia de Interdición Aérea INCENTIVOS NUEVOS RECRUTAYENTE Y RETENCIÓN! Operaciones Aéreas y Marinas (AMO), un componente de la Aduana y Protección Fronteriza de EE.UU. (CBP), ofrece a los pilotos calificados interesados en la aplicación de la ley la oportunidad de trabajar con un equipo de élite de profesionales altamente capacitados cuya camaradería, orgullo y propósito son marcas distintivas de su misión diaria de proteger a Estados Unidos. Si usted está buscando una carrera emocionante y gratificante con un excelente salario, beneficios federales excepcionales y estabilidad laboral, ahora es el momento de hacer su movimiento: convertirse en un agente de interdición aérea. AMO está reclutando activamente para estas oportunidades basadas en seguridad a tiempo completo con un proceso de solicitud simplificado. Usted debe estar dispuesto a trabajar en cualquier lugar de servicio dentro de la región que elija para incluir, pero no se limita a los siguientes: Región Sudeste: Homestead, FL y CAMB: Aguadilla, Región PR Sudoeste: Tucson y Yuma, AZ; San Diego, CA; El Paso, Laredo y McAllen, TX NASOC UAS ubicaciones: Sierra Vista, AZ, San Angelo, Tx deberes y responsabilidades Como agente de prohibición aérea (AIA) realizará operaciones de aplicación de la ley basadas en la aviación para la detección, prevención, prohibición y aprehención de terroristas, armas terroristas y otras personas contrabando de entrar o atacar ilegalmente a los Estados Unidos. Los deberes típicos incluyen: patrullaje aéreo, vigilancia y persecución de actividades relacionadas con la interdicción de contrabandas a través de vehículos terrestres, comportamientos de seguridad aérea e infraestructuras. Como posible, el agente de inteligencia puede participar en esfuerzos estratégicos de búsqueda de buques, actividades de apoyo aéreas o de salvamento basados en patrones de tráfico de aeronaves, etc. (véase $110, $80, $118, y una calificación de sus capacidades de apoyo estratégicas). Incentivo de contratación: los nuevos empleados pueden ser elegibles para recibir un pago de incentivo de reclutamiento de una sola vez de $10,000 después de completar la Academia Federal de Capacitación para la aplicación de la ley (FLETC) (necesitará completar un contrato de servicio de 1 año) (El incentivo para el recrutamiento solo está disponible para los empleados federales nuevos tal como se describe en 5 CFR 575.102. La elegibilidad se determinará por Recursos Humanos.) Su salario inicial incluirá la tasa de salario especial (SSR); el pago de disponibilidad de la policía (LEAP); el incentivo a la contratar; y el retener. Este nivel de carrera tiene una progresión de nivel de GS-11, GS-12, GS-13 y GS-13. · GS-11, sueldo anual de 1o año - $115,115 · GS-12, suelo anual de 2o años - $137,974 · GS-13 , sueldio anual de 3o año: $164,071 Ejemplo de compensación anual para los primeros tres años en nuestras nuevas ubicaciones que actualmente están autorizadas a recibir un Incentivo de Reclutamiento del 25% (las cantidades por debajo incluyen el SSR LEAP 25% Recruitment Incentive CAMB ubicación sólo; Aguadilla, PR). · GS-11 , suelección anual del 2o año, $127,906 • GS-12, suelecimiento anual del 3o ano - $153,305 · RI-13, suelecciones anuales del 3ro año - US $182,302 Retención de incentivo: El incentivo de retención está condicionado a la elegibilidad. La eligibilidad será determinada por Human Resources Inc. Experiencia de calificación: Usted califica para el nivel de grado GS-11 si posee un (1) año de experiencia profesional en aviación especializada realizando tareas como: volar como piloto en mando o único manipulador en un avión y helicóptero en todos los entornos de vuelo, incluida la noche, el mal tiempo, el terreno desfavorable, las altitudes bajas o la velocidad. Evaluar la información rápidamente y tomar decisiones razonables rápidamente durante las operaciones de vuelos. Desarrollar estrategias y coordinar aeronaves y activos terrestres. El uso de sistemas de información y bases de datos para realizar encuestas de información, consultas, actualizar archivos y difundir información. Experiencia puede incluir la operación de un avión como capitán, piloto en comando, comandante de aeronaves, primer oficial, instructor de aeronave certificado, segundo en mando, o piloto mínimo. Hiring Certifications: Rating & Alicences: FAA Commercial Pilot must apply with the following instrument rating rating on landing or Rated Aircraft rating on the basis of land-engineered aircraft (ATP) ratings con una calificación oficial de avión de aviones con el siguiente instrumento de aterrizaje o rated aircraft rating: Rated ratings (Rated Airplane ratings) con la calificación de un instrumento militar con el cual sea un instrumento de montaje o una aeronave con la capacidad de tierra (Rating) o un rated rating en el siguiente orden: Horas de vuelo: los requisitos mínimos de entrada en servicio del piloto son 1500 horas de vuelos; (hasta 500 horas pueden ser exoneradas, reduciendo a 1000 horas el mínimo de entrada del piloto en servicio. 250 horas de piloto en mando; 75 horas de instrumento. 75 horas nocturnas (Exención de horas de Vuelo disponible, ver Documentos Requisitos); y 100 horas de avión en los últimos 12 meses Este requisito de calificación está siendo exonerado por OPM hasta el 5 de agosto de 2025. UAS horas no cuentan hacia las 250 horas de vuelo como Piloto en Comando, 75 horas de Vuelo Instrumental, y 75 horas del Vuelo Noche. Se requerirán libros de registro de horas de viaje en el momento de su Evaluación de Vuelos para verificación. Otros requisitos Ciudadanía: Debe ser un ciudadano de los Estados Unidos para solicitar este puesto. Residencia: Debe haber tenido la residencia primaria de los EE.UU. (incluyendo protectorados declarados según el derecho internacional) durante al menos tres de los últimos cinco años. Requisito de edad: Disposiciones de las leyes públicas 93-350 y 100-238 permiten la imposición de una edad máxima para el nombramiento inicial a una posición de oficial de aplicación de la ley primaria dentro del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS). De acuerdo con la Directiva 251-03, la "edad máxima antes del cumplimiento del título de título de protección de un Título de DHS" es la edad máxima de un oficial de seguridad de derechos de un individuo (incluido los protectoratos declarados bajo la ley internacional) para completar un puesto de servicio primario después de los 8 años. Esta restricción de edad no puede aplicarse si usted está sirviendo actualmente en un puesto federal de aplicación de la ley civil (no militar) cubierto por el Título 5 U.S.C. 8336 ((c) o elTítulo 5 USC. 8412 ((d). Eligibilidad de Preferencia de Veteranos: Para garantizar el cumplimiento de los estatutos relativos al nombramiento de veteranos elegibles de preferencia según lo determinado por la Junta de Protección de Sistemas de Mérito en su decisión Isabella v. Departamento de Estado, la edad máxima para la designación original articulada anteriormente no se aplicará a la contratación de individuos con derecho a la elegibilidad de la preferencia de veterano en virtud del Título 5.