Friday, August 16, 2019 to Sunday, September 15, 2019
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Eligibilities
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This position has an age requirement. Enter or select your date of birth.
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Enter the number of months of Federal service experience you have attained as a firefighter, law enforcement or air traffic controller.
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Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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Are you a current federal employee who has received notice that you will be displaced from the Department of Homeland Security? If yes, confirm:
you occupy a position in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND
you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND
your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility, such as:
Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice, AND
Copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
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Assessment 1
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We are interested in your feedback regarding the type of advertisement that MOST influenced your decision to apply for THIS job with CBP
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Select the option that MOST influenced your decision to apply for this position at this time.
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If you selected "Attended an in-person or virtual event or spoke directly with a recruiter" in Question #1, what type of event was it?
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Please add your detailed response that corresponds to your answer in Question #2
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If you selected "An internet search" in Question #1, which search engine did you use?
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Please add your detailed response that corresponds to your answer in Question #4
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If you selected "A job board" in Question #1, where was it posted?
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Please add your detailed response that corresponds to your answer in Question #6
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If you selected "A printed ad or news story", "An outdoor banner/billboard", "A radio ad or news story", or "A theater/TV/film ad or news story" in Question #1, where did you see or hear the advertisement, e.g., New Hanover High School Football game? If you did NOT select "A printed ad or news story", "An outdoor banner/billboard", "A radio ad or news story", or "A theater/TV/film ad or news story" in Question #1, please enter N/A in the text box below.
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If you selected "online banner or mobile banner", "online video", or "social media post" in Question #1, where did you see the advertisement, e.g., Fort Bragg Facebook? If you did NOT select "online banner or mobile banner", "online video", or "social media post" in Question #1, please enter N/A in the text box below.
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Assessment 2
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The following questions concern your willingness to comply with and follow CBP's conditions of employment.
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The Marine Interdiction Agent position has medical qualification standards to ensure those tasked with the position's responsibilities are medically, physically and mentally capable of performing the essential tasks and job functions in an efficient and safe manner without endangering the health and safety of co-workers, the public, or oneself as this is a weapons-carrying position. CBP will schedule, provide, and pay for the required basic medical examination. If medical information is recommended beyond the pre-placement examination, it is provided at the candidate's expense. Additional information on the established medical standards (including specific vision and hearing requirements) can be found using the following link: https://www.cbp.gov/careers/frontline-careers/mia/app-proc
I understand that if I receive a tentative selection, I may be required to meet the medical requirements and if travel is necessary to complete the medical screening or medical follow-up is required, I may incur additional expenses.
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Due to the strenuous nature of the Marine Interdiction Agent duties and the associated training programs, fitness tests have been developed and may be used to screen candidates for entry-level Marine Interdiction Agent positions. Candidates may be required to pass the pre-employment fitness test(s). Additional information concerning the fitness testing can be found using the following link: https://www.cbp.gov/careers/frontline-careers/mia/app-proc We encourage applicants to engage in regular physical exercise and practice the PFT requirements. Once on board, employees will also be required to complete a physically rigorous training program conducted at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center.
I understand that if I receive a tentative selection, I will be required to meet the physical fitness requirements and if travel is necessary to complete the fitness screening, I may incur additional expenses.
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Will you comply with the following pre-employment requirements? * Undergo and successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening test * Undergo a comprehensive medical examination to determine fitness for employment with U.S. Customs and Border Protection * Undergo a physical fitness test to determine fitness for employment in U.S. Customs and Border Protection
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New recruits to the position of Marine Interdiction Agent (MIA) receive extensive training before beginning official duties. The statements of understanding below represent some, but not all, of the conditions of employment of the MIA occupation. If you answer no to one or more of the following Conditions of Employment questions, you will be disqualified from further consideration for the MIA position.
Will you comply with the following job requirements and/or conditions? * Certify that you will have a valid driver's license at the time of your appointment as an Marine Interdiction Agent and that you are not prohibited from obtaining a valid driver's license in the United States * Arrest or assist in the arrest of individuals in violation of law(s) and testify under oath to the circumstances of the arrest * Enforce all Federal laws without exception regardless of your personal feelings about these laws and regulations * Qualify with and maintain proficiency in the use of firearms * Be required to serve a probationary period in accordance with Department of Homeland Security policy and Office of Personnel Management regulations as put forth in Title 5, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 315 Section 801 (5 CFR 315.801) and understand that right(s) and entitlement(s) for adverse and disciplinary actions will be processed in accordance with the provisions of 5 CFR 315.806 * Attend a rigorous 15-week training program in a location away from your current residence that includes meeting certain physical training requirements as well as training in the technical and legal aspects of the job * Be willing to work with others on a professional basis, with mutual respect, regardless of racial, cultural, religious, political or other differences * Be willing to engage in strenuous physical exertion, such as heavy lifting, crouching or crawling in restricted areas, climbing, and running * May potentially be assigned to small, remote locations or large metropolitan areas in which there are people whose cultures are different from your own * May be exposed to all kinds of weather and environmental conditions, such as flights of long duration and under unusually stressful conditions, as well as in-flight hazards such as weather, hazardous terrain, physiological and equipment capabilities * Submit to random drug testing after employment
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Do you feel you would be able and willing to use deadly force (e.g., use your firearm) if you found yourself in a "life threatening" situation, to protect your life, the lives of fellow agents, or the lives of innocent bystanders?
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Marine Interdiction Agents are required to wear a prescribed uniform and to comply with established grooming standards. Will you comply with these requirements?
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As indicated in the job announcement, CBP operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It is critical to our mission of protecting our nation's borders and citizenry that Marine Interdiction Agents be available for work at any time their presence and skills are required. Therefore, it is a condition of employment that all Marine Interdiction Agents comply with this requirement, to be available as part of their regular work schedule on weekends, evenings and nights, holidays and unscheduled overtime as CBP determines necessary. Note: In accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, CBP does not make hiring decisions based on an individual's religion. If you are offered a position, you may make a request for a religious accommodation through your immediate supervisor, following your entrance on duty, which will be evaluated in accordance with Federal law. As it pertains to you, if you are willing to make such a request, please indicate "Yes" to the following question.
Would you be able to work a schedule that could include changing your days off within the seven calendar days of Sunday through Saturday?
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I have read the above Conditions of Employment and understand that these conditions are a requirement for appointment to an Marine Interdiction Agent position. I hereby certify to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information provided by me is true, correct, and complete and made in good faith. I understand that a false statement on any part of this inquiry may be grounds for not hiring me or for terminating me after I begin work. False or fraudulent information provided herein is also criminally punishable pursuant to federal law, including 10 U.S.C. 1001.
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All CBP applicants are required to successfully complete a background investigation. You may be given an opportunity to start your career with CBP earlier, if you elect to enter on duty (EOD) with a provisional clear. A provisional clear is based on the successful completion of certain pre-employment investigation checks. The decision to enter on duty with a provisional clear, if made available, is your decision to make. Should you choose not to enter on duty in a provisional clear status, your application and eligibility for this position will not be negatively affected; however, your EOD date may be delayed. For more information, please click on this link: https://www.cbp.gov/careers/car/bi If you EOD with a provisional clear and your full background investigation is not successfully completed, you will be removed from the position with CBP.
If offered a position, do you elect to enter on duty (EOD) under a provisional clear status?
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection has a residency requirement that applies to all applicants except current CBP employees. You are required to maintain your primary residence in the United States if hired for this position. You must have lived in the United States for the past three years prior to submitting an application. Residence is defined for employment purposes as an actual physical residence/dwelling/domicile in the United States or its protectorates or territories where a person maintains their household/personal belongings and sleeps, with the exception of limited vacations or visits abroad. You may also meet the residency requirement if you worked for the U.S. Government as an employee overseas in a Federal or military capacity OR were a dependent of a U.S. Federal or military employee serving overseas during this time. If you don't meet the residency requirement as stated above you may request an exception to determine if you are eligible for a residency waiver by meeting one or more of the following: 1) Education: a "foreign exchange" or "study abroad" program sponsored by an accredited U.S-based school. (Time spent overseas for personal enrichment or language improvement will not receive an exception or waiver.); or 2) Performing missionary work under the sponsorship of a U.S.-based religious organization; or 3) Working as a contractor for the U.S. Government or a U.S.-based company with a stateside headquarters. (Records to verify contractor employment must be available stateside.) If selected for a position, applicants must provide documentation for their residency requirement or eligibility for a residency waiver.
Do you meet the U.S. Customs and Border Protection residency requirement?
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Have you ever taken the Marine Interdiction Agent assessments given in St. Augustine FL?
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Have you ever worked for the Federal government in a civilian law enforcement position where you were under law enforcement retirement coverage? If you are claiming an age waiver based on Federal law enforcement service; you must submit copies of your SF-50s (Notice of Personnel Actions) reflecting the beginning and end of creditable Federal civilian (not military) service under Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c), title 5 U.S.C. 8412(d), or creditable service covered by Public Law 110-161. Block 30 of your SF-50 should show Retirement Code M or O. If you do not meet the age requirement and you are unable to provide this required documentation, you will not receive consideration under this announcement. If you are claiming an age waiver based on veterans' preference, submit the required Veterans' Preference documents. Military law enforcement and Transportation Security Officers (TSO) working for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) are not considered law enforcement covered positions for the purpose of this announcement.
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If you are a male born after December 1, 1959 and are at least 18 years of age or older civil service employment law (5 U.S.C. 3328) requires that you must register with the selective service system unless you meet certain exceptions. Are you a male born after December 1, 1959?
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Have you registered with the Selective Service?
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I understand that by not providing a detailed description of my work experience, dates of employment, and HPW I may be found not qualified for this announcement.
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To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, CBP requires every employee to be reliable, trustworthy and fit for duty. To meet these standards, applicants will be required to undergo, and must successfully pass, a background investigation, a medical examination, a pre-employment fitness examination, a drug test, a three-part flight assessment, and a polygraph examination in order to be placed into the Marine Interdiction Agent position. Approximately one in ten applicants who receive a tentative offer of selection will successfully enter on duty as n Marine Interdiction Agent.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information contained in my online application for Federal Employment is true, correct, complete, and made in good faith. I understand that a false or fraudulent answer to any question or item on any part of my online application may be grounds for not hiring me, or for firing me after I begin work, and may be punishable by fine or imprisonment or both. (See section 1001 of title 18, United States Code).
By clicking 'Yes' below, I certify that the information I have provided is true to the best of my knowledge.
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Assessment 3
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The Anti-Border Corruption Act of 2010 requires all job applicants for law enforcement positions at U.S. Customs & Border Protection receive a polygraph examination and a background investigation before being offered employment. Please read the following questions and answers carefully!
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Are you willing to undergo a polygraph examination for this position?
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Have you taken and FAILED a CBP polygraph examination within the last two years?
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PENALTIES FOR INACCURATE OR FALSE STATEMENTS: The U.S. Criminal Code (title 18, section 1001) provides that knowingly falsifying or concealing a material fact is a felony which may result in fines and/or up to five (5) years imprisonment. In addition, Federal agencies generally fire, do not grant a security clearance to, or disqualify individuals who have materially and deliberately falsified these forms. Such actions remain a part of the permanent record for future placements. Your prospects of placement or security clearance are better if you answer all questions truthfully and completely.
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Are you willing to undergo a Background Investigation for this position?
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Have you ever been convicted of a crime of domestic violence that has not been expunged, set aside, pardoned, or dismissed?
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If you answered "Yes", review the information provided at this link (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/eligibility/ex-offender/) before providing the information below for each instance. * Court * Jurisdiction Docket * Case Number Statue * Chart * Date Sentenced
If you answered "No", indicate N/A in the text box below.
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Have you ever been arrested/charged with a crime of domestic violence that did not result in a conviction?
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Have you ever been convicted of a felony or crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year?
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Have you ever lost your right to possess a firearm for any reason under Federal law?
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Are you currently delinquent on any debt for 90 days or more (e.g., credit cards, mortgage loans, taxes, overpayment of benefits, federal guaranteed student loans, and/or commercial loans)?
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Have you used (including injecting, snorting, inhaling, swallowing, etc.), experimented with, received, purchased, transferred, or distributed THC (i.e., marijuana, weed, pot, hashish, etc.), synthetic marijuana (i.e., K2, Spice, etc.), illegal steroids (i.e., the clear, juice, etc.), ever taken your prescription medication(s) recreationally (e.g., Adderall, Ritalin, Vicodin, etc.), or have you ever used inhalants (e.g., toluene, amyl nitrate, whippets, etc.)? Drug usage information will be taken into consideration during the background investigation.
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Have you used (including injecting, snorting, inhaling, swallowing, etc.), experimented with, received, purchased, transferred, or distributed other Schedule I-V controlled substance (those not listed in previous question)? Examples of controlled substances include: cocaine or crack cocaine (i.e., rock, freebase, etc.), hallucinogenics (i.e., LSD, PCP, mushrooms, peyote, mescaline, etc.), ketamine (i.e., special K, jet, etc.), narcotics (i.e., opium, heroin, etc.) or stimulants (i.e., speed, crystal meth, ecstasy, etc.). Drug usage information will be taken into consideration during the background investigation.
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Prior to your 18th birthday did you enter the U.S. illegally and subsequently initiate action to obtain legal status within 24 months after reaching age 18?
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After the age of 18, did you ever enter the U.S. illegally, use fraudulent or counterfeit documents to enter the U.S., or intentionally overstay an authorized period of admission to reside, work, or attend school in the U.S. without legal immigration status?
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Have you ever been removed or deported from the U.S. prior to the age of 18?
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Have you ever been removed or deported from the U.S. after the age of 18?
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Have you ever failed to declare merchandise or funds as required by customs laws?
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Are you currently married to or living with any person(s) illegally residing in the U.S.?
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Did you knowingly marry an illegal alien for the sole purpose of that individual obtaining legal immigration status?
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Did you knowingly marry a U.S. citizen for the sole purpose of obtaining legal immigration status?
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Have you ever intentionally harbored, concealed, transported, or employed an illegal alien(s)?
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Have you ever kidnapped or imprisoned an individual against his or her will?
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Have you ever been convicted of any crime involving identity theft or the fraudulent use of a credit card (including buying, selling, manufacturing, stealing or fraudulently using credit cards to obtain something of value)?
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Have you participated in any act that involved theft of a vehicle or the use of a vehicle without the owner's consent, including riding as a passenger in a stolen vehicle or in a vehicle being used without the owner's consent?
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Have you received property which you knew was stolen?
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Have you been a member of, had an affiliation with, assisted, or promoted any street gang, group, or organization that advocates or espouses any form of racism or illegal activities?
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Have you engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, holding facility, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997?
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Have you been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or where the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse, or have you been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in such activity?
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Assessment 4
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This position requires that you possess and submit a qualifying U.S. Coast Guard issued Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC). Qualifying capacities are; OUPV, Master's License or Deck Mate's License. Your MMC must not expire prior to the closing date of this announcement.
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Do you have a Merchant Mariner Credential that was issued to you by the U.S. Coast Guard?
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Please select the capacity of your Merchant Mariner Credential.
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Will your qualifying MMC (listed in question 2) expire on or before the closing date of this announcement? You must upload a legible copy of both the expiration and capacity page of your MMC. Failing to do so will rate you ineligible for this announcement.
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The following questions determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You may wish to consult the vacancy announcement for a description of those requirements.
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Select the statement that best describes your experience.
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