Marine Interdiction Law Enforcement Officer

Summary

Marine Interdiction Agents at U.S. Customs and Border Protection conduct maritime patrols and interdiction operations to secure U.S. coastal, river, and border waters. In this mission-driven, structured law enforcement role, you will operate and crew high-speed vessels, detect and intercept illicit smuggling and unauthorized migration, and conduct vessel boardings, inspections, and arrests in accordance with federal law. Agents coordinate with other CBP and DHS partners, maintain detailed reports and evidence, respond to emergencies, and complete ongoing training to meet strict fitness, firearms, and operational readiness standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct maritime patrols to detect, monitor, and interdict illegal activity in U.
• S. coastal and border waters
• Operate and crew high-speed law enforcement vessels in varied and challenging sea and weather conditions
• Board, inspect, and search vessels, cargo, and persons in accordance with federal laws and CBP policy
• Detain, arrest, and process suspects involved in smuggling, trafficking, or unlawful border crossings
• Use marine radar, sensors, and communications systems to coordinate interdiction operations
• Document activities through detailed reports, evidence collection, and case support for prosecutions
• Collaborate with other CBP units, DHS components, and partner agencies on joint maritime missions
• Maintain operational readiness through recurring firearms, tactical, and maritime skills training
• Follow strict safety, use-of-force, and accountability standards in all operations
• Support emergency response, search and rescue, and disaster or crisis operations as assigned

Required Skills

• Maritime navigation
• Boat operations in varied sea conditions
• Maritime law enforcement procedures
• Use of radar and marine communications systems
• Boarding and vessel search techniques
• Evidence handling and report writing
• Firearms handling and tactics
• Emergency response and rescue operations
• Team-based tactical operations
• Knowledge of customs and immigration law

Job Description

Marine Interdiction Agents at U.S. Customs and Border Protection conduct maritime patrols and interdiction operations to secure U.S. coastal, river, and border waters. In this mission-driven, structured law enforcement role, you will operate and crew high-speed vessels, detect and intercept illicit smuggling and unauthorized migration, and conduct vessel boardings, inspections, and arrests in accordance with federal law. Agents coordinate with other CBP and DHS partners, maintain detailed reports and evidence, respond to emergencies, and complete ongoing training to meet strict fitness, firearms, and operational readiness standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct maritime patrols to detect, monitor, and interdict illegal activity in U.
• S. coastal and border waters
• Operate and crew high-speed law enforcement vessels in varied and challenging sea and weather conditions
• Board, inspect, and search vessels, cargo, and persons in accordance with federal laws and CBP policy
• Detain, arrest, and process suspects involved in smuggling, trafficking, or unlawful border crossings
• Use marine radar, sensors, and communications systems to coordinate interdiction operations
• Document activities through detailed reports, evidence collection, and case support for prosecutions
• Collaborate with other CBP units, DHS components, and partner agencies on joint maritime missions
• Maintain operational readiness through recurring firearms, tactical, and maritime skills training
• Follow strict safety, use-of-force, and accountability standards in all operations
• Support emergency response, search and rescue, and disaster or crisis operations as assigned

Required Skills

• Maritime navigation
• Boat operations in varied sea conditions
• Maritime law enforcement procedures
• Use of radar and marine communications systems
• Boarding and vessel search techniques
• Evidence handling and report writing
• Firearms handling and tactics
• Emergency response and rescue operations
• Team-based tactical operations
• Knowledge of customs and immigration law