Supervisory Cbp Air Interdiction Agent

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking a Supervisory Air Interdiction Agent to direct complex aviation law enforcement operations.

• *Core Responsibilities:**
• Direct complex aviation law enforcement operations (interregional/international scope).
• Develop and deploy innovative aviation enforcement strategies.
• Devise new aviation enforcement techniques.
• Plan and conduct aviation enforcement activities, including those with extensive jurisdictional challenges.
• Serve as an expert in coordinating and overseeing aviation enforcement efforts.
• Conduct independent studies to resolve controversial issues related to aviation enforcement.
• *Required Qualifications:**
• **Experience:** 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level, performing duties such as those listed above. Volunteer experience is considered. (Resume must clearly demonstrate this experience).
• **Pilot Certification:** Current FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with ratings in: Airplane (single-engine, multi-engine land, instrument) or Rotorcraft (helicopter, instrument). U.S. military ratings or an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate may substitute.
• **Medical Certificate:** Current FAA Class II Medical Certificate required for application; Class I required by interview date.
• **Flight Hours (Documented Log):**

* Minimum 1500 hours total flight time. * Minimum 75 hours instrument time. * Minimum 75 hours night time. * Minimum 250 hours pilot-in-command (PIC) time.

• **Federal Law Enforcement Training:** Successful completion of relevant Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) training (e.g., Air and Marine Agents, Border Patrol Agents, Criminal Investigators).
• **LEO Retirement Prerequisite:** This administrative law enforcement position requires prior primary/rigorous law enforcement or firefighting experience, unless currently serving in a permanent Secondary LEO retirement-covered position.
• **Time in Grade (Federal Employees):** Must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent.
• *Pre-Employment Screening & Conditions:**
• **Background Investigation:** Thorough investigation required, covering criminal history and illegal drug use.
• **Polygraph Examination:** Required for applicants not currently in a CBP law enforcement position; reciprocity or veteran waivers may apply.
• **Residency Requirement:** Must have resided in the U.S. or its protectorates for at least 3 of the last 5 years. Waivers may be granted for specific circumstances (e.g., U.S. government employment, military service, study abroad).
• **Probationary Period:** One-year probationary period for new federal employees.
• **Medical/Physical:** Must meet medical standards and physical requirements (e.g., vision, hearing, lifting), determined on a case-by-case basis.