What the job is
You will work as a Marine Interdiction Agent for Customs and Border Protection in Salt Lake City, Utah. Your main goal is to protect the United States by stopping illegal activity on the water. For the first year, you will work in Washington D.C. as part of a special safety team. After that, you will move to your regular marine law enforcement role.
What you will do
You will look for people or boats trying to enter the country illegally. You will use radar to find and track suspicious vessels. You will search people, bags, and boats for weapons or illegal items. You will also collect and study information to help catch criminals.
What you need
You must be a U.S. citizen. You must have a valid Merchant Mariner Credential or a license from the MMLD. You must pass a background check and a drug test. You might also need to take a polygraph test. You must be able to work in English.
What you will get
The salary starts at 65,545 dollars and can go up to 142,199 dollars. You will get an extra 25 percent pay for being available for law enforcement duties. New employees may get a 10,000 dollar bonus after finishing training. You can also get promoted to higher pay levels automatically as you gain experience and certifications.