- Position Title
- Marine Interdiction Agent
- Agency
- Customs and Border Protection
- Announcement Number
- MIA 25-3 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Sunday, December 1, 2024 to Tuesday, February 4, 2025
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
This position has an age requirement. Enter or select your date of birth.
2.
Enter the number of MONTHS of Federal service experience you have attained as a firefighter, law enforcement or air traffic controller.
3.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
4.
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 located 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.
- Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice, AND
- Copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
5.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency? If yes, confirm:
- You occupy (or have been separated from) a position located 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
- Your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent
- Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice, AND
- Copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Preferences
1.
Are you a current political Schedule A or Schedule C Executive Branch employee or a former political Schedule A or Schedule C Executive Branch employee who held the position within the last five years applying to a competitive or non-political excepted service position under Title 5 of the United States Code or are you a current non-career Senior Executive Service (SES) Executive Branch employee or a former non-career SES Executive Branch employee who held the position within the last five years applying to a competitive or non-political excepted service position under Title 5 of the United States Code?
To verify, please submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form (SF-50) or other relevant documentation reflecting your status as a Political Appointee.
To verify, please submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form (SF-50) or other relevant documentation reflecting your status as a Political Appointee.
2.
This position requires the ability to operate a Government Owned Vehicle. Do you have a valid, non-restricted driver's license or will you be able to obtain a valid, non-restricted driver's license before the time of appointment?
3.
There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by CBP. Individuals are required to have physically resided in the United States or its protectorates (as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years, before completing an application for CBP employment.
If you do not meet the residency requirement as stated above and you have been physically located in a foreign location for more than two of the last five years, you may request an exception to determine if you are eligible for a residency wavier by meeting one or more of the following conditions:
Exceptions may be granted to applicants if they can provide complete state-side coverage information required to make a suitability determination. Examples of state-side coverage information include: the state-side address of the company headquarters where the applicant's personnel file is located, the state-side address of the Professor in charge of the applicant's "Study Abroad" program, and/or the state-side addresses of anyone who worked or studied with the applicant while overseas. If selected for a position, you must provide documentation to support a request for an exception.
Do you meet the residency requirement?
If you do not meet the residency requirement as stated above and you have been physically located in a foreign location for more than two of the last five years, you may request an exception to determine if you are eligible for a residency wavier by meeting one or more of the following conditions:
- Working for the U.S. Government as a federal civilian or as a member of the military
- A dependent who was authorized to accompany a federal civilian or member of the military who was working for the U.S. government
- Participation in a study abroad program sponsored by a U.S. affiliated college or university
- Working as a contractor, intern, consultant or volunteer supporting the U.S. government
Exceptions may be granted to applicants if they can provide complete state-side coverage information required to make a suitability determination. Examples of state-side coverage information include: the state-side address of the company headquarters where the applicant's personnel file is located, the state-side address of the Professor in charge of the applicant's "Study Abroad" program, and/or the state-side addresses of anyone who worked or studied with the applicant while overseas. If selected for a position, you must provide documentation to support a request for an exception.
Do you meet the residency requirement?
4.
Are you receiving a civilian retirement annuity from OPM based on retiring from the Federal government? If you select yes and you are selected for this position, your salary will be off-set by the amount of your civilian retirement annuity.
To verify, you must submit a copy of your retirement SF-50 with your application package. It is also recommended to submit a copy of your most recent annuity statement.
Note, this does not apply to military retirement and annuity pay.
To verify, you must submit a copy of your retirement SF-50 with your application package. It is also recommended to submit a copy of your most recent annuity statement.
Note, this does not apply to military retirement and annuity pay.
5.
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?
6.
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?
7.
Applicants are highly encouraged to "Opt-in" for text message reminders!
For applicants who receive a tentative selection offer from Customs and Border Protection, the CBP Hiring Center is offering text messaging reminders. This service will provide you with helpful reminders of scheduled appointments as you move through the pre-employment process. All automated messages are programmed to remind applicants of upcoming appointments (i.e., medical appointment, fitness test reminder, etc.) approximately 3-days out from the appointment dates. Text messaging will not replace any form of official communication, but is intended solely as an added service to reinforce communication.
You may choose to "Opt-in" for this customer service option. Based on conditions set by your mobile carrier, standard text messaging rates may apply which will not be reimbursed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Please check with your carrier to address any potential costs to you to ensure receiving text messaging is an option available to you based on the terms of your service contract. Some carriers may also block incoming "fee generating" text messages or messages from outlying sources and some messages may appear truncated based on limitations imposed by your carrier. Current system constraints with some carriers may not support text messaging service. If you choose to opt-in at this time, you may elect to discontinue this service later by contacting the CBP Hiring Center.
Please select your carrier below. If you do not wish to "Opt In" for text messaging reminders, please choose the last option.
For applicants who receive a tentative selection offer from Customs and Border Protection, the CBP Hiring Center is offering text messaging reminders. This service will provide you with helpful reminders of scheduled appointments as you move through the pre-employment process. All automated messages are programmed to remind applicants of upcoming appointments (i.e., medical appointment, fitness test reminder, etc.) approximately 3-days out from the appointment dates. Text messaging will not replace any form of official communication, but is intended solely as an added service to reinforce communication.
You may choose to "Opt-in" for this customer service option. Based on conditions set by your mobile carrier, standard text messaging rates may apply which will not be reimbursed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Please check with your carrier to address any potential costs to you to ensure receiving text messaging is an option available to you based on the terms of your service contract. Some carriers may also block incoming "fee generating" text messages or messages from outlying sources and some messages may appear truncated based on limitations imposed by your carrier. Current system constraints with some carriers may not support text messaging service. If you choose to opt-in at this time, you may elect to discontinue this service later by contacting the CBP Hiring Center.
Please select your carrier below. If you do not wish to "Opt In" for text messaging reminders, please choose the last option.
8.
If you opted in for text messaging reminders, please add you cell phone number below in this format: xxx-xxx-xxxx
If you did not opt in for text messaging reminders, please enter N/A below.
If you did not opt in for text messaging reminders, please enter N/A below.
9.
Applicants who receive a tentative offer of employment must successfully complete a polygraph examination. Provided below is a list of locations where polygraph examinations are offered. Please select the location where you prefer to complete your polygraph examination. CBP will do its best to schedule you at your preferred location. However, you may be required to travel to attend the polygraph. CBP will not reimburse you for travel to or from the polygraph site. You will be contacted by the Office of Professional Responsibility to schedule the required polygraph examination.
10.
Are you a current or former Federal employee? If yes, it is recommended that you submit a copy of your SF-50(s) (Notification of Personnel Action) to support your experience. Also, ensure that your resume contains a detailed description of your federal work experience, including the dates you performed those duties, your hours worked per week, job title, as well as series, grade level(s), and salary (if applicable).
11.
Due to the strenuous nature of the Marine Interdiction Agent duties and the associated training programs, fitness tests have been developed and will be used to screen candidates for entry level MIA positions. Candidates will be required to pass the pre-employment fitness test early in the pre-employment process. To increase the chances of passing the fitness test, engage in regular physical exercise. For more information go to: https://www.cbp.gov/careers/mia-app-proc
I understand that if selected I will be required to meet the fitness requirements and if travel is necessary to complete the fitness screening, I may incur additional expenses.
I understand that if selected I will be required to meet the fitness requirements and if travel is necessary to complete the fitness screening, I may incur additional expenses.
12.
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.
I verify and understand that I:
Must have and maintain a valid US driver's license
Will be required to arrest or assist in the arrest of individuals in violation of law(s) and may also be required to testify under oath to the circumstances of the arrest
Will be required enforce all Federal laws without exception regardless of your personal feelings about these laws and regulations
Will be required to qualify with and maintain proficiency in the use of firearms
Must be prepared to defend self and others from physical attacks and may be involved in physical or altercations even the use of lethal weapons while attempting to arrest suspects
Will be required to serve a probationary period
Will be required to successfully complete 15 weeks of Air and Marine Basic Training (AMBT) at the Air and Marine Operations Academy in Glynco, GA. The training is comprised of formalized courses of basic technical instruction necessary to perform the duties of the position, including a swim/water survival course. Additionally, selectee(s) must successfully complete the following training programs: Spanish Language training course; Initial Survival Training course; Aircraft-specific Flight Training course; and Standardized Tactical Aviation Training (STAT) course.
Subject to mobility at the agency's discretion within and outside the continental U.S. at any time during my tenure with CBP AMO
Am required to wear a prescribed uniform and to comply with established grooming standards
Must be willing and available for work at any time their presence and skills are required. Regular work schedules are: on weekends, evenings and nights, holidays and unscheduled overtime as CBP determines necessary
Must be willing to work with others on a professional basis, with mutual respect, regardless of racial, cultural, religious, political or other differences
May be required to engage in strenuous physical exertion, such as heavy lifting, crouching or crawling in restricted areas, climbing, and running
May be assigned and willing to accept placement to small, remote locations or large metropolitan areas in which there are people whose cultures are significantly different from my 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
Required to undergo and successfully pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and must submit to random drug testing after employment
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.
I verify and understand that I:
Must have and maintain a valid US driver's license
Will be required to arrest or assist in the arrest of individuals in violation of law(s) and may also be required to testify under oath to the circumstances of the arrest
Will be required enforce all Federal laws without exception regardless of your personal feelings about these laws and regulations
Will be required to qualify with and maintain proficiency in the use of firearms
Must be prepared to defend self and others from physical attacks and may be involved in physical or altercations even the use of lethal weapons while attempting to arrest suspects
Will be required to serve a probationary period
Will be required to successfully complete 15 weeks of Air and Marine Basic Training (AMBT) at the Air and Marine Operations Academy in Glynco, GA. The training is comprised of formalized courses of basic technical instruction necessary to perform the duties of the position, including a swim/water survival course. Additionally, selectee(s) must successfully complete the following training programs: Spanish Language training course; Initial Survival Training course; Aircraft-specific Flight Training course; and Standardized Tactical Aviation Training (STAT) course.
Subject to mobility at the agency's discretion within and outside the continental U.S. at any time during my tenure with CBP AMO
Am required to wear a prescribed uniform and to comply with established grooming standards
Must be willing and available for work at any time their presence and skills are required. Regular work schedules are: on weekends, evenings and nights, holidays and unscheduled overtime as CBP determines necessary
Must be willing to work with others on a professional basis, with mutual respect, regardless of racial, cultural, religious, political or other differences
May be required to engage in strenuous physical exertion, such as heavy lifting, crouching or crawling in restricted areas, climbing, and running
May be assigned and willing to accept placement to small, remote locations or large metropolitan areas in which there are people whose cultures are significantly different from my 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
Required to undergo and successfully pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and must submit to random drug testing after employment
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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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency that requires all applicants to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to employment in order to promote the agency's core values of vigilance, service to country, and integrity. During the screening and/or background investigation process, you will be asked questions regarding any felony criminal convictions or current felony charges, the use of illegal drugs (e.g., marijuana, cocaine, heroin, LSD, methamphetamines, ecstasy), and the use of non-prescribed controlled substances including any experimentation, possession, sale, receipt, manufacture, cultivation, production, transfer, shipping, trafficking, or distribution of controlled substances. . For more information visit this link.
I understand that if selected I will be required to meet the suitability requirements and if travel is necessary to complete the background investigation, I may incur additional expenses.
I understand that if selected I will be required to meet the suitability requirements and if travel is necessary to complete the background investigation, I may incur additional expenses.
14.
This position is a polygraph-required position. If you are not a current CBP employee in a law enforcement position, or you do not meet the criteria for polygraph reciprocity or waiver you may be required to take a polygraph exam and have favorable results in order to continue in the pre-employment process. Please see Polygraph Examination.
I understand that if selected I will be required to meet the polygraph examination requirements and if travel is necessary to complete the polygraph examination, I may incur additional expenses.
I understand that if selected I will be required to meet the polygraph examination requirements and if travel is necessary to complete the polygraph examination, I may incur additional expenses.
15.
Conviction under Federal, State, or Tribal Court of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence against an intimate partner or child is disqualifying. An intimate partner means, with respect to a person, the spouse of the person, a former spouse of the person, an individual who is a parent of a child of the person, an individual who cohabitates or has cohabited with the person. Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence against an intimate partner or a child?
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Are you the subject of any Federal, State, or Tribal court-ordered restraining (protection) order for domestic abuse, including harassing, stalking, or threatening an intimate partner or a child?
17.
Provisions of Public Laws 93-350 and 100-238 allow the imposition of a maximum age for initial appointment to a primary Law Enforcement Officer position within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In accordance with DHS Management Directive 251-03, the "day before an individual's 37th birthday" is the maximum age for original appointment to a position as a primary law enforcement officer within DHS. NOTE: The Commissioner of CBP has approved a temporary increase in the maximum allowable age to 40 for original placement into a law enforcement position. In accordance with Department of Homeland Security Directive 251-03, unless the below criteria applies, you must meet this age requirement by the date of referral to the hiring manager.
Creditable law enforcement officer service covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412(d), or creditable service covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8401(36) (as a Customs and Border Protection Officer) on or after July 6, 2008, may be applied toward the maximum age requirement. This age restriction may not apply if you are currently serving in a federal civilian (not military) law enforcement position covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412(d).
Veterans Preference Eligibility: To ensure compliance with statutes pertaining to the appointment of preference eligible veterans as determined by the Merit Systems Protection Board in its recent decision of Isabella v. Dept. of State, the maximum age for original appointment articulated above shall not apply to the hiring of individuals entitled to veterans preference eligibility under 5 U.S.C. § 3312. You must submit proof of Veteran's Preference (DD-214 Member 4 Copy) at the time of application.
Will you be less than 40 years of age at the closing date of this announcement?
Creditable law enforcement officer service covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412(d), or creditable service covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8401(36) (as a Customs and Border Protection Officer) on or after July 6, 2008, may be applied toward the maximum age requirement. This age restriction may not apply if you are currently serving in a federal civilian (not military) law enforcement position covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412(d).
Veterans Preference Eligibility: To ensure compliance with statutes pertaining to the appointment of preference eligible veterans as determined by the Merit Systems Protection Board in its recent decision of Isabella v. Dept. of State, the maximum age for original appointment articulated above shall not apply to the hiring of individuals entitled to veterans preference eligibility under 5 U.S.C. § 3312. You must submit proof of Veteran's Preference (DD-214 Member 4 Copy) at the time of application.
Will you be less than 40 years of age at the closing date of this announcement?
Assessment 1
The first question below is a screen out, failure to meet the requirement will remove you from consideration.
1.
I have a current (dated within last 5 years) U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credentials.
2.
Merchant Mariner Credential Number or Mariner number from your MMLD.
(limit 100 characters)
(limit 100 characters)
3.
Expiration Date of your Merchant Mariner Credentials (MM/DD/YYYY) or N/A if submitting a MMLD.
(limit 100 characters)
(limit 100 characters)
4.
MMLD APPLICANTS - Please enter the Capacity of your MMLD.
(limit 100 characters)
(limit 100 characters)
5.
Which of the following best describes your experience and/or education to qualify for the GS-11 grade level?
6.
Available to enter on duty. (Month/Date/Year)
(limit 200 characters)
(limit 200 characters)
7.
Promotion Requirements Acknowledgement
In addition to meeting the standard requirements for promotion to the next higher grade level, you will be required to possess certain U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) licensing AND certain Air and Marnie Operations (AMO) Training certifications. It is possible that you will not be eligible to advance to the next higher grade level at the 52-week mark. Promotions will be processed once all grade level requirements have been satisfied.
Licensing requirements for promotion to the next higher grade level are possession of a USCG MMC with one of the following capacities:
GS-11 (OUPV, Mate, Chief Mate, Second Mate, Third Mate, Master)
GS-12 (Master or Offshore Vessel Commander); successful completion of the Tactical Boarding Officer (TBO) course AND the initial certification training for Vessel Commander (VC) at the National Marine Training Center (NMTC).
GS-13 (Master or Higher) of any tonnage or higher, 1 year of qualifying law enforcement experience AND the CBP Interceptor Vessel Commander (VC) certification with designation at the CBP National Marine Training Center (NMTC).
In addition to meeting the standard requirements for promotion to the next higher grade level, you will be required to possess certain U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) licensing AND certain Air and Marnie Operations (AMO) Training certifications. It is possible that you will not be eligible to advance to the next higher grade level at the 52-week mark. Promotions will be processed once all grade level requirements have been satisfied.
Licensing requirements for promotion to the next higher grade level are possession of a USCG MMC with one of the following capacities:
GS-11 (OUPV, Mate, Chief Mate, Second Mate, Third Mate, Master)
GS-12 (Master or Offshore Vessel Commander); successful completion of the Tactical Boarding Officer (TBO) course AND the initial certification training for Vessel Commander (VC) at the National Marine Training Center (NMTC).
GS-13 (Master or Higher) of any tonnage or higher, 1 year of qualifying law enforcement experience AND the CBP Interceptor Vessel Commander (VC) certification with designation at the CBP National Marine Training Center (NMTC).
8.
Have you taken and FAILED a CBP polygraph examination within the last two years?
Please answer the following questions in relationship to Air and Marine Operations (AMO) Re-competition Rules for Marine Interdiction Agent (MIA) candidates to ensure that AMO recruits and hires the highest quality applicants. AMO's MIA assessment is 3 parts and includes the written exam, practical exercise, and structured interview.
9.
Have you failed any part of the MIA 3-part assessment within the last 90 days?
10.
Have you failed any part of the MIA 3-part assessment for the second time within the last 6 months?
11.
Have you failed any part of the MIA 3-part assessment three or more times?
12.
I certify that I have the experience as the captain or sole manipulator of a vessel in all environments, including night, poor weather, unfavorable visibility and stressful conditions.
13.
The Marine Interdiction Agent position requires the successful completion of the following pre-employment requirements:
Polygraph examination
Background investigation
Drug test
Fitness examination
If you are not willing to complete these requirements then the agency recommends you exit the online job application and not proceed further.
Are you willing to complete the above pre-employment requirements?
Polygraph examination
Background investigation
Drug test
Fitness examination
If you are not willing to complete these requirements then the agency recommends you exit the online job application and not proceed further.
Are you willing to complete the above pre-employment requirements?
14.
During the last 5 years have you ever been fired from a job; quit after being told you would be fired or left a job by mutual agreement because of specific problems?
15.
During the last 5 years have you ever been terminated or removed from Federal employment?
The Anti-Border Corruption Act of 2010 requires all job applicants for law enforcement positions at U.S. Customs & Border Protection to receive a polygraph examination and a background investigation before being offered employment. Please read the following questions and answers carefully!
16.
Are you willing to undergo a polygraph examination for this position?
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 remains 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.
17.
Are you willing to undergo a background investigation for this position?
FIREARM REQUIREMENT: This position requires that the incumbent meet initial and continuing qualifications in the use of firearms as outlined in the Gun Control Act of 1968, amended by the Lautenberg Amendment of 1996. An applicant whose background includes any of the following will be ineligible for consideration: 1) convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment exceeding one year; 2) has any outstanding warrants or is a fugitive from justice; 3) unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance; 4) adjudicated as a mental defective or has been committed to a mental institution; 5) illegally or unlawfully in the United States; 6) renounced U. S. citizenship; 7) subject to a court-ordered restraining (protection) order from harassing, stalking, or threatening an intimate partner (spouse, former spouse, parent of applicant's child, individual who cohabitates or has cohabitated with the applicant), or child; or 8) convicted under Federal, State, or Tribal Court of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence against an intimate partner or child.
18.
Conviction under Federal, State, or Tribal Court of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence against an intimate partner or child is disqualifying. An intimate partner means, with respect to a person, the spouse of the person, a former spouse of the person, an individual who is a parent of a child of the person, an individual who cohabitates or has cohabited with the person. Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence against an intimate partner or a child?
19.
Are you the subject of any Federal, State, or Tribal court-ordered restraining (protection) order for domestic abuse, including harassing, stalking, or threatening an intimate partner or a child?
20.
Have you ever been arrested or charged with a crime of domestic violence that did not results in a conviction?
21.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year?
22.
Have you ever lost your right to possess a firearm for any reason under Federal law?
23.
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)?
24.
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?
25.
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?
26.
Have you ever been removed or deported from the U.S. prior to the age of 18?
27.
Have you ever been removed or deported from the U.S. after the age of 18?
28.
Have you ever failed to declare merchandise or funds as required by customs law?
29.
Are you currently married to or living with any person(s) illegally residing in the U.S.?
30.
Did you knowingly marry an undocumented noncitizen for the sole purpose of that individual obtaining legal immigration status?
31.
Did you knowingly marry a U.S. citizen for the sole purpose of obtaining legal immigration status?
32.
Have you ever intentionally harbored, concealed, transported or employed an undocumented noncitizen(s)?
33.
Have you ever kidnapped or imprisoned an individual against his or her will?
34.
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?
35.
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?
37.
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?
38.
Have you engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, holding facility, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution as defined by 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?
40.
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 (e.g, rock, freebase, etc.), hallucinogenics (e.g, LSD, PCP, mushrooms, peyote, mescaline, etc.), ketamine (e.g., special K, jet, etc.), narcotics (e.g., opium, heroin, etc.), stimulants (e.g., speed, crystal meth, ecstasy, etc.), or inhalants (e.g., toluene, amyl nitrate, whippets, etc.). Drug usage information will be taken into consideration during the background investigation.
The following questions will be used to rate applicants who meet the minimum eligibility and qualification requirements.
41.
Indicate the extent of your experience in performing or participating in overt operations in uniform and in a marked unit (for example, patrol car, branded vessel).
42.
Indicate the extent of your experience in inspecting various documents (for example, driver's license, passport, birth certificate) to determine citizenship or alien status.
43.
Indicate the extent of your experience in making contact and cooperating with persons in the general community and other law enforcement agencies to gather/share intelligence information regarding illegal activities.
44.
Indicate the extent of your experience in performing "stop and arrest" techniques.
45.
Indicate the extent of your experience in seizing evidence and instruments/fruits of crime (for example, narcotics, contraband).
46.
Indicate the extent of your experience in monitoring furtive behavior patterns, body language, mannerisms, and speech to identify suspicious behaviors and establish cause for detention.
47.
Indicate the extent of your experience in searching persons, vessels, baggage, and cargo for contraband or weapons incidental to detention or arrest.
48.
Do you have experience boarding and searching vessels in open waters?
49.
Indicate the extent of your experience in interviewing suspects to determine if a violation has been committed.
50.
Indicate the extent of your experience in recognizing document fraud, counterfeit, and photo-altered documents (for example, driver's licenses, operating permits, passports, firearm permits).
51.
Indicate the extent of your experience in utilizing automated violator and suspect information systems and databases for enforcement operations (for example, NCIC, NADDIS, or TECS).
52.
Select the choice which best describes your experience conducting interviews of witnesses or other sources for the purposes of verifying facts and obtaining specific pieces of information.
53.
Do you have experience advising violators of their Miranda rights?
54.
Indicate the extent of your experience in initiating limited investigations to establish a prima facie case.
55.
Do you have experience contributing sworn statements for criminal complaints?
56.
Have you testified under oath before grand jury, criminal and civil proceedings, and/or other domestic legal proceedings?
57.
Select the choice which best describes your ability to communicate with all levels of employees and the public, and resolve conflicts as needed.
58.
Indicate the extent of your experience in developing strategies to effect a successful stop of conveyances and people (for example, determine how to make approach, determine safest location to stop violator).
59.
Indicate the extent of your experience in writing reports of interdiction or investigative activities (for example, seizure reports, incident reports, operational plans, after-action reports, reports of investigation).
60.
Indicate the extent of your experience in handling and processing evidence.
61.
Indicate the extent of your experience in detecting speech mannerisms and differences in attire and customs of aliens.
62.
Indicate the extent of your experience in coordinating assets/resources to conduct critical or emergency operations.
63.
Indicate the highest level of boating license that you have acquired.
64.
Indicate the extent of your experience ensuring pre- and post-readiness of a vessel by verifying that the mechanical systems were operable.
65.
Indicate the extent to which you have operated a variety of vessels (for example, high-speed intercept boats, yachts, or commercial fishing boats).
66.
Indicate the extent to which you have operated a vessel in adverse navigable conditions (for example, low visibility, poor weather, unfamiliar waters, hazardous conditions, or rough seas).
67.
Do you have experience in interpreting hydrographic conditions in unfamiliar waters (wind, current, set and drift, etc.)?
68.
Indicate the extent of your experience in using marine navigation techniques such as dead reckoning navigation, chart plotting, interpretation of marine charts and the utilization of electronic navigation equipment.
69.
Indicate the extent to which you have received formal training in maritime law enforcement.
70.
Indicate the extent of your experience in conducting marine patrol, surveillance, and pursuit activities related to the interdiction of illicit activities and smuggled contraband via vessels and land vehicles.
71.
Indicate the extent of your experience in maneuvering in close proximity to other vessels.
72.
Do you have experience in using land, marine, or aircraft-based tactical sensors and other detection devices/assets to detect smugglers?
73.
Indicate the extent of your experience operating radar systems capable of multiple target acquisition, electronic navigation systems, fathometers, and communication suites.
74.
Indicate the extent of your experience in coordinating aviation assets for operational purposes.
The following questions will be used to rate applicants who meet the minimum eligibility and qualification requirements. These are not screen-out questions.
We are interested in your feedback regarding the type of advertisement that BEST impacted your decision to apply for THIS job with CBP.
75.
Where did you learn about employment with CBP that BEST impacted your decision to apply for this position at this time? Select only one.
76.
If you chose "Other" in the previous question, please add your response below. Otherwise, please enter N/A.
77.
Please provide the five-digit zip code of where you attended an event, saw an advertisement, or otherwise decided to apply for this position based on your response in the previous question.
78.
Please provide the month (MM) and year (YYYY) you attended an event or saw an advertisement, below. If this does not apply to you, please enter N/A.
79.
If a "job board" influenced you the MOST to apply to this position, where did you see the advertisement?
80.
If you chose "Other or No" in the previous question, please add your response below. Otherwise, please enter N/A.
81.
What was your main incentive to apply to this position? (Select only one)
82.
If you chose "Other" in the previous question, please add your response below.