Marine Interdiction Agent
Customs and Border ProtectionSalt Lake City, Utah; Seattle, Washington; Phoenix, Arizona; Los Angeles, California; San Francisco, California; Denver, Colorado; Washington, District of Columbia; Miami, Florida; Atlanta, Georgia; Chicago, Illinois; Indianapolis, Indiana; New Orleans, Louisiana; Boston, Massachusetts; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Kansas City, Missouri; Albuquerque, New Mexico; New York, New York; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Portland, Oregon; Austin, Texas · full time · Entry
$65,545 – $142,199
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 5, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeks federal law enforcement officers to intercept vessels, detect contraband and unauthorized persons at sea, and support counterterrorism operations. This role suits candidates with Coast Guard maritime credentials and law enforcement experience who can work independently in high-stakes maritime interdiction scenarios.
Our summary, not Customs and Border Protection’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
Skills this role names
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What they ask for
Required
- Valid unexpired U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential (OUPV, Mate, Chief Mate, Second Mate, Third Mate, or Master of 25 GRT or greater)
- One year specialized law enforcement experience including enforcement, apprehension, arrests, interviews, surveillance, and evidence handling
- U.S. residency for at least 3 of last 5 years
- Pass thorough background investigation
- Pass polygraph examination (unless current CBP law enforcement employee or eligible veteran)
- Successfully complete Federal Law Enforcement Training Academy (FLETC)
Nice to have
- Master's degree or two years of graduate education (alternative to experience for GL-9)
- Ph.D. or three years of progressively higher-level graduate education (alternative to experience for GS-11)
- Prior federal polygraph examination results for reciprocity consideration
- Veteran status for potential polygraph waiver eligibility