attmt__4P_Marine_Interdiction_Agent_(MIA)_Position_Description_ _Task_List.pdf

U.S. CBP Office of Human Resources Medical & Fitness Branch and Minneapolis Hiring Center Medical Unit Operational Effective Date: August 1, 2011

U.S. Customs and Border Protection GS-1801, Marine Interdiction Agent

Essential Job Tasks

Lift/Carry

1 With assistance, lift and carry a noncompliant subject to an alternate location (e.g., across boat gunnels, vehicle, dock).

Without assistance, lift and carry objects weighing 10 to 25 lbs. (e.g., briefcase, personal bag, riot gear, electronic surveillance equipment, computer monitors, personal computers, files).

3 Without assistance, lift and carry objects weighing 30 to 50 lbs. (e.g., life raft, hatch, bales/packets of drugs, anchor) while secured to dock or underway.

Push/Pull

4 With assistance, physically control a noncompliant subject.

5 Without assistance, physically control a noncompliant subject.

6 Handcuff a subject.

7 Extract a person from a vehicle or vessel who is noncompliant.

8 Use extendible baton (16") to defend against an attacking or aggressively resistant person.

9 Tread water for extended periods of time (i.e., tread water for 10 or more minutes) with flotation devices during actual operation or training on the job.

10 Tread water for extended periods of time (i.e., tread water for 10 or more minutes) without flotation devices during actual operation or training on the job.

11 Swim for extended periods of time (i.e., 100 yards or more) with flotation devices during actual operation or training on the job.

12 Swim for extended periods of time (i.e., 100 yards or more) without flotation devices during actual operation or training on the job.

13 With assistance, pull a person who fell overboard out of the water and into the boat.

14 Throw life ring or other flotation device to victim.

15 Secure/moor boat to dock or other object.

16 Wash and hose down boats.

17 Push boat from dock and/or pull boat to dock.

Climb

18 Climb ladder to get onto or off of boat.

19 Climb from one boat to another under sea conditions.

20 Climb up and down companionway steps on boat.

Quick Movements

21 Block and evade blows, punches, kicks, etc., with arms, hands, or legs.

22 Quickly turn head to track suspect's boat movement to the side.

23 Quickly get out of boat, aircraft, or vehicle to pursue subject on foot.

Bend/Stoop

24 Stoop, squat, kneel, crawl, or twist to search for physical evidence under seats, dash, or hood of suspect's boat, aircraft, or vehicle.

25 Stoop, squat, or kneel to assist handcuffed subject from a prone position to a standing position.

26 Bend, squat, or kneel to handcuff a noncompliant subject in a prone position.

Stand

27 Stand for extended periods (e.g., 1 hour or more) when boat is underway and in a variety of sea conditions.

28 Stand for extended periods of time to conduct interviews or oversee suspect in a boat seizure (2 hours or more).

Walk

29 Walk on narrow, sloped, walkways of boats (e.g., gunnels).

30 Assist conscious individuals in walking on a boat or crossing from one boat to another boat.

Run 31 Run in pursuit of fleeing subject.

32 Physically restrain a combative subject after running.

Jump

33 Jump into water and swim to victim to perform victim rescue.

34 Jump from one boat to another during boarding procedure.

Sit

35 Sit for extended periods (e.g., to interview victims or subjects, conduct administrative tasks, conduct surveillance activities).

Firearms

36 Load and unload handgun and shotgun.

37 Assemble/disassemble and clean handgun and other weapons.

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

39 Control handgun, maneuver into position, and fire handgun on the job while underway and in various sea states.

40 Control handgun, maneuver into position, and fire long gun on the job while underway and in various sea states.

41 Fire weapon after pursuing subject on foot.

42 Cover an area of responsibility with weapon for extended period of time.

43 Discharge chemical (e.g., pepper spray) at noncompliant subject (e.g., subject) while avoiding blow back effects to others in the area.

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

45 Hold weapon (handgun, shotgun) on subject until back-up arrives.

Operate Hand Controls

46 Operate computer keyboard to enter/retrieve information (e.g., administrative reports, reports of arrests, seizures, and other operations).

47 Operate binoculars, monoculars(s), and other night vision equipment while conducting surveillance.

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

49 Use hand controls to operate CBP-owned boats to patrol and interdict suspect boats under favorable operating conditions (calm sea state, calm winds).

50 Use hand controls to operate CBP-owned boats to patrol and interdict suspect boats under adverse operating conditions (heavy seas, high winds).

51 Use hand controls to operate confiscated suspect/violator's vessels in favorable and adverse conditions.

Drive

Drive government vehicle at posted speeds in congested or uncontested areas in the performance of daily duties (improved and unimproved road conditions, beaches or rough terrain).

53 Drive government vehicle in response to call or emergency or in pursuit of individual or other vehicle.

Write

54 Take hand written notes while conducting interviews, observations, surveillance to record and summarize information for documentation purposes.

Operate keyboard to type electronic communications (ECs) (e.g., memos, investigative proposals) that provide thorough, appropriate, relevant, and timely information about a case or lead.

Operate keyboard to complete short narrative reports (e.g., CM-95, marine operations report, risk assessment report, Air-Marine Operations Center report, end of shift report).

57 Operate keyboard to complete logs of daily/weekly activities (e.g., CM-81, travel vouchers).

58 Inventory evidence (e.g., money, computers) by completing the proper forms (e.g., 6051 form).

Read

Read reports consisting of short, descriptive phrases (e.g., FD 302, incident reports, criminal history records, posted lists, I.D. cards, field interview cards, aircraft log book).

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

Comprehend

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

62 Assess the reliability and accuracy of information received from subjects, witnesses, victims, or other law enforcement personnel.

Prepare emergency and non-emergency plans for conducting investigations or executing arrests such as identifying location, personnel, communication, and equipment requirements, and safety considerations.

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

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

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

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

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

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

70 Summarize information from telephone or radio call conversation.

71 Inspect documents to determine citizenship or alien status.

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

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

Calculate

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

75 Manipulate mathematical formulas to solve for unknown values (e.g., time, speed, distance, fuel consumption, and set and drift).

Communicate

76 Interview witnesses, informants, or victims to obtain or provide information or assistance.

77 Testify in court regarding law enforcement activities.

Brief/inform others (e.g., other agents, other law enforcement agencies, supervisors, DAO, DMO, foreign governments) about problem situations, work progress, or crime related information.

79 Use radio to report routine or emergency incidents and locations.

80 Talk subject (armed or unarmed) or mentally disturbed or drug incapacitated person into surrendering.

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

82 Answer citizens’ questions and respond to their concerns.

83 Communicate with individuals speaking a foreign language.

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

85 Inform subject of his/her legal rights during interrogation.

86 Identify the model and color of watercraft from up to half a mile away.

Hear

87 Hear sounds and approximate their origin (e.g., gun shots, alarm, aircraft or boat noise, angry or fearful voices).

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

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

90 Listen to radios and distinguish appropriate calls.

91 Monitor traffic and instructions through headsets.

Vision

92 Inspect vessels for sea worthiness.

93 Visually inspect vessels for proper documentation.

94 Distinguish colors of panels and digital displays when operating watercraft.

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

96 Visually inspect crew members/occupants of vessels to identify weapon and to discriminate hand-held weapon from a distracter (e.g. cell phone, wallet).

97 Conduct patrol, surveillance, and interdiction activities under any lighting conditions.

98 Search buildings/structures for subjects and/or evidence.

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

100 Use flashlight at night to read documents or take notes during surveillance.

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

102 Examine unconscious person for vital signs (i.e., breathing, pulse).

103 Properly operate scopes, global positioning system devices, etc.

104 Distinguish colors on radar displays or navigational charts.

Miscellaneous

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

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

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