What the job is
This job is for an Air Interdiction Agent with U.S. Customs and Border Protection in Salt Lake City, Utah. You will help stop illegal activities like smuggling and terrorism by working in aviation law enforcement. This is a full-time law enforcement role with the U.S. government.

What you will do
You will fly in aircraft to patrol, monitor, and chase suspects involved in smuggling drugs, weapons, or people. You will watch for suspicious behavior from people, vehicles, or boats. You will collect and analyze intelligence to help stop illegal activities. You will also search people, vehicles, and cargo for illegal items. After training, you may start by working in Washington D.C. for up to one year as part of a special task force before moving to your assigned location.

What you need
You must be a U.S. citizen. You need a valid FAA Commercial or ATP pilot license for airplanes or helicopters with instrument rating. You must have a Class 1 or Class 2 FAA medical certificate or a military equivalent, issued within the last 12 months. Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service. You must have lived in the U.S. for at least three of the last five years. You must pass a background check and possibly a polygraph test. You must also follow drug-free workplace rules.

What you will get
You will earn a competitive salary starting from $88,509 to $163,996 per year, depending on experience and location. You will receive an extra 25% pay for law enforcement availability. Some locations offer additional retention bonuses of 25%. New hires may qualify for a one-time $10,000 bonus after completing training. You can be promoted automatically after one year at each grade level (GS-11 to GS-13) with supervisor approval. Locations include areas like the Southwest Border, Southeast Border, or Caribbean.