Air Interdiction Agent

Customs and Border Protection Salt Lake City, Utah $ 88,509 – $ 163,996

Full-time Closes 31 Oct 2026 · 15 days left

Salt Lake City, Utah $ 88,509 – $ 163,996 Full-time Closes 31 Oct 2026

What the job is
This is a law enforcement job with U.S. Customs and Border Protection in Salt Lake City, Utah. You will work as an Air Interdiction Agent to stop illegal activities like smuggling and terrorism. You may first work in Washington D.C. for up to one year as part of a special task force before moving to your final location.

What you will do
- Fly in planes or helicopters to patrol and watch for illegal activities on land, in the air, or at sea.
- Track and stop people or vehicles suspected of smuggling drugs, weapons, or other illegal items.
- Collect and analyze information to help stop crimes.
- Search people, vehicles, or cargo for illegal items when making arrests.
- Start at a mid-level position with a chance to move up to higher pay and responsibility over time.

What you need
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Must have a commercial or airline pilot license for planes or helicopters with instrument rating.
- Must have a Class 1 or Class 2 FAA medical certificate (or military equivalent) from the last 12 months.
- Must pass background checks, drug tests, and possibly a polygraph test.
- Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service.
- Must have lived in the U.S. for at least 3 of the last 5 years.

What you will get
- Starting salary around $88,509 to $163,996 per year, depending on experience and location.
- Extra pay for law enforcement work (25% more).
- Possible one-time $10,000 bonus for new employees after completing training.
- Chance to earn more in certain locations with additional incentives.