Air Interdiction Agent (1881) Essential Tasks List

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Lift/Carry

1 Lift and carry objects weighing 10 to 25 lbs. (e.g., briefcase, personal bag, riot gear, electronic surveillance equipment, files, P3 ladder) while standing erect or while squatting or bent over (e.g., while loading an aircraft).

2 Without assistance, lift and carry objects weighing 30 to 65 lbs. (e.g., life raft, bales/packets of drugs).

Push/Pull 3 With assistance, physically restrain (e.g., hold) or subdue a noncompliant subject.

4 Without assistance, physically restrain (e.g., hold) or subdue a noncompliant subject using reasonable force on the job or during training.

5 Handcuff a subject.

6 Extract noncompliant subject from a vehicle/aircraft who is resisting arrest.

7 Use collapsible steel baton (CSB) to defend against an attacking or aggressively resistant person.

Climb 8 Climb in or out of emergency hatch to exit/enter aircraft.

9 Climb on or on top of aircraft to perform pre-flight inspection.

10 Climb aircraft steps/ladder to enter/exit aircraft.

Quick Movements 11 Block and evade blows, punches, kicks, etc., with arms, hands, or legs.

12 Quickly enter/exit aircraft while wearing tactical gear in response to an emergency call or to chase subject.

13 Quickly turn head to track suspect's aircraft movement overhead and/or to the side.

Bend/Stoop

14 While flying rotary wing aircraft, maintain full head motion (up, down, left, right) for extended periods of time (up to four hours) while wearing helmet and night vision goggles.

15 Bend, squat, or kneel to handcuff a resistive suspect in a prone position.

16 Bend down to perform pre-flight check.

Run

17 Run to pursue fleeing suspect, assist other agent, or to quickly get to emergency scene while wearing tactical gear.

18 Physically restrain a noncompliant subject after running.

Sit 19 Sit in aircraft for extended periods, up to 3 hours, without break.

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Firearms 20 Load and unload handgun, shotgun, rifle, and/or sub machine gun.

21 Assemble/disassemble and clean handgun and other weapons.

22 Fire 50 rounds with handgun at target during practice or firearms qualification from standing, kneeling, and behind barricade positions.

23 Fire handgun on the job (while standing still or moving).

24 Fire shotgun on the job (while standing still or moving).

25 Fire weapon after pursuing subject on foot.

26 Apply the gun clearing procedure during a malfunction for all appropriate weapons.

27 Hold weapon (handgun, shotgun, rifle, or sub machine gun) on subject until back-up arrives.

Operate Hand Controls

28 Operate computer keyboard to enter/retrieve information (e.g., to enter arrest, seizure, or other operation information into the Treasury Enforcement Communication System).

29 Operate binoculars, monoculars, and other night vision equipment while conducting surveillance.

30 Operate radar equipment to locate and/or track a target.

Operate hand and foot controls to fly fixed wing aircraft in patrol mission potentially under adverse conditions, including night operations, low altitudes, adverse weather conditions, over remote/mountainous terrain, over water, or in congested airspace.

Operate hand and foot controls to fly fixed wing aircraft in surveillance mission potentially under adverse conditions, including night operations, low altitudes, adverse weather conditions, over remote/mountainous terrain, over water, or in congested airspace.

Operate hand and foot controls to fly fixed wing aircraft in interdiction/intercept mission potentially employing advanced maneuvers (e.g., close proximity, rocking wings, maneuvering aircraft over or under suspect craft) under adverse conditions, including night operations, low altitudes, adverse weather conditions, over remote/mountainous terrain, over water, or in congested airspace.

Operate hand and foot controls to fly rotary wing aircraft in patrol mission potentially under adverse conditions, including night operations, low altitudes, adverse weather conditions, over remote/mountainous terrain, over water, or in congested airspace.

Operate hand and foot controls to fly rotary wing aircraft in surveillance mission potentially under adverse conditions, including night operations, low altitudes, adverse weather conditions, over remote/mountainous terrain, over water, or in congested airspace.

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Operate hand and foot controls to fly rotary wing aircraft in interdiction/intercept mission potentially employing advanced maneuvers (e.g., close proximity, rocking wings, maneuvering aircraft over or under suspect craft) under adverse conditions, including night operations, low altitudes, adverse weather conditions, over remote/mountainous terrain, over water, or in congested airspace.

37 Land rotary aircraft in congested areas to pursue suspects on foot or to assist other law enforcement personnel.

38 Operate onboard camera equipment in aircraft to locate and track target of interest.

Write

39 Complete short narrative reports (e.g., information in Title 3 investigation, AOR, end of shift report, risk assessment report, air-marine operations center report, end of shift report).

40 Complete logs of daily/weekly/monthly activities (e.g., timecards, travel vouchers).

Read

41 Read reports consisting of short, descriptive phrases (e.g., incident reports, criminal history records, posted lists, I.D. cards, field interview cards, aircraft log book).

42 Read navigational charts (air or marine) during a mission.

Comprehend 43 React to warning signals in aircraft (helicopter or fixed wing) and recall specific procedures for resolving problem.

44 Recall performance characteristics and operating procedures of a variety of aircraft (helicopter or fixed wing) just prior to and during operation.

45 Determine whether probable cause exists to search persons or property.

46 Work cooperatively as a crew member to complete assigned tasks.

47 Adapt and adjust plans in response to changes in circumstances during an arrest or seizure of evidence.

48 React quickly and make split-second decisions about the use of physical and deadly force in unexpected situations.

49 Be aware of physical environment and understand what danger areas exist.

50 Execute tactical plan or procedures as directed by tactical team leader.

51 Respond to leads from other CBP offices in a timely manner.

52 Prepare gear and equipment (automatic weapons, safety gear, overnight gear, body armor) for training or operations.

53 Summarize information from telephone or radio call conversation.

54 Recognize inconsistencies in subjects' behavior and verbal statements.

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55 Gather and analyze the necessary information to develop a mission plan (e.g., method of surveillance, timing of execution).

56 Maintain currency with multiple airframes.

57 Observe and evaluate a situation to determine appropriate course of action (e.g., whether to investigate further, whether to land, whether to board a vessel).

58 Mentally project an aircraft's or vessel's future position based on current course and speed.

59 Maintain vigilance and mental acuity for long periods of time (e.g., for flights of 4 hours or more).

Calculate 60 Perform mathematical calculations, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division (e.g., hours flown).

61 Manipulate mathematical formulas to solve for unknown values (e.g., time, speed, distance, fuel consumption).

Communicate 62 Use radio to report routine or emergency incidents and locations.

63 Use telephone to gather/exchange information with other agents, law enforcement agencies, witnesses, etc.

64 Communicate with individuals from a variety of backgrounds (e.g., socioeconomic, ethnic).

65 Maintain composure and communicate information (e.g., description of individuals, vehicles) under stressful conditions (e.g., in pursuit, witness to violent event, environmental hazards).

Hear 66 Hear an order or instruction spoken in a normal tone from a distance of 10-25 feet.

67 Hear conversation and/or audible alarms over the sounds of aircraft, boats, or other machinery while receiving instructions or interviewing individuals.

68 Listen to multiple radios while operating aircraft and distinguish appropriate calls.

69 Monitor traffic and instructions through aircraft headsets.

Vision 70 Perform system checks (e.g., hydraulic, electric systems, radios) of the aircraft before flight.

71 Complete pre-flight visual check of aircraft to identify problems (e.g., structural damage, leaks, doors working properly).

72 Observe and interpret different displays (e.g., gyros, dials, digital) while operating the aircraft.

73 Monitor radar to locate suspect aircraft for interdiction.

74 Monitor radar to locate suspect watercraft for interdiction.

75 Make note of terrain, weather, etc. at operational site.

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76 While flying, read letters and numbers on side of an aircraft to identify the aircraft.

77 While flying, identify the model and color of aircraft from up to half a mile away.

78 Identify type and color of vehicles from aircraft (up to half a mile above ground).

79 Distinguish colors of panels and digital displays when operating aircraft or watercraft.

80 Distinguish colors on radar displays or navigational charts.

81 Observe and report description (e.g., hair color, height, clothes) of individual from a distance of 30 to 100 feet.

82 Properly operate aircraft mission equipment (e.g., GPS, radar, FLIR).

83 While flying fixed wing or rotary aircraft, search wooded and ground areas for suspicious activity or human movement.

84 While flying fixed wing or rotary aircraft, search water for suspicious activity or human movement.

Miscellaneous 85 Participate in water survival and underwater egress training program (Primary Aviation Survival School).

86 Complete assigned tasks while being exposed to environmental, weather, or other work conditions such as extreme temperatures, wind, rain, noise, or vibrations.

87 Use sense of smell to gather information (e.g., mechanical problems, electrical problems, drug/alcohol use).

88 Maintain balance to compensate for movement of boat or aircraft.

Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Air Interdiction Agent Technical Report: Job Analysis and Identification of the Essential Job Tasks, December 2010