Marine Interdiction Agent

Customs and Border Protection Salt Lake City, Utah $ 65,545 – $ 142,199

Full-time Closes 30 Nov 2026 · 29 days left

Salt Lake City, Utah $ 65,545 – $ 142,199 Full-time Closes 30 Nov 2026

What the job is
Customs and Border Protection is looking for Marine Interdiction Agents in Salt Lake City, Utah. You will help protect the borders of the United States on the water. For the first year, you will work in Washington D.C. with a task force to keep the city safe. After that, you will move to your permanent location. This is a law enforcement role that focuses on stopping illegal activity at sea.

What you will do
You will look for people and boats that are breaking the law. You will use radar to track vessels and find where they are going. Your job includes searching boats and bags for weapons or illegal items. You will catch and arrest people who are trying to enter the country illegally. You will also collect and study information to help stop crime.

What you need
You must be a citizen of the United States. You need a valid Merchant Mariner license to apply. You must be able to speak and read English well. You will have to pass a background check and a lie detector test. You must also pass a drug test. If you are male and born after 1959, you must be registered for selective service.

What you will get
The salary starts at 65545 and can go up to 142199. You will get an extra 25 percent pay for being available for law enforcement duties. New employees can get a 10000 bonus after finishing training. You can move up to higher pay levels every year if you do a good job. You will also get government benefits and training.