This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/605847400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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Organizational Location: These positions are located in the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Enforcement and Removal Operations program. Positions are available throughout the 24 field office locations and will be filled based on the needs to the agency. A map of the locations can be found here: ERO Field Offices.
These are bargaining unit positions.
06/28/2021 to 06/30/2021
$37,512 - $54,002 per year
GL 5 - 7
No
50% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
12
1801 General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series
No
Yes
DAL-ERO-11110955-DE-MJ
605847400
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
These positions will be filled through the Office of Personnel Management's Delegated Examining and is open to all U.S. citizens. Note. Enforcement and Removal Operations will test 1000 applicants for selection consideration, and a cutoff score of 81 and above may be applied. Subsequently, more applicants may be tested on an as needed basis to fill additional vacancies.
As a Deportation Officer at the entry level you will work with more experienced officers to provide support and perform the following segments of work related to immigration investigation, custody, identification and location, arrest, prosecution and deportation:
If education is substituted for experience the education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university. For additional information regarding the substitution of education for experience, click HERE a copy of transcript showing conferred degree along with G.P.A. is required.
Geographic Locations: While the location in this announcement is identified as "location negotiable after selection," you have the opportunity to identify THREEgeographic preferences in your application. Your preference locations are NOT guaranteed. The duty location extended at the final job offer will be based on the needs of the agency, availability of positions and funding. Upon final job offer you may be offered a duty location that is not within your geographic preferences. You must be willing to accept any duty location that falls within the area of responsibility (AOR) of one of the 24 Field Offices (FOD) listed in this vacancy announcement. For example, if offered FOD Atlanta, you may be offered a final duty location of Lumpkin, GA. If you decline the duty location offered during the official job offer, you will be removed from further consideration. Selectees' applications will not be placed on hold to wait for a more desirable location to become available.
Location: Selectees are required to pay all expenses to initial duty location. Travel expenses for training will be at agency expense.
Salary: The salary range indicated in this announcement will be adjusted to include locality payment for the selected duty location. General Schedule locality pay tables may be found under Salaries & Wages.
E-Verify: DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
Suitability: If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment.
Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet these standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully obtain and maintain a background investigation for Secret clearance as a condition of placement into this position. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
Medical Requirements: This position has medical requirements. Click here for information about the medical process. You must complete a pre-employment medical examination and be found to meet the medical standards for this position.
Polygraph: ICE has designated this position for polygraph testing, which you may be required to submit to as a pre-employment requirement. If referred for polygraph testing, you will be required to travel to a testing location at your own expense. If you previously had an unsuccessful ICE administered polygraph examination within the last 365 days, ICE will use those results, which will eliminate you from continuing in the hiring process.
A student loan repayment incentive may be available, in which case a service agreement will be required.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications, we will use an Assessment Questionnaire to place you in one of three categories based on your experience, education and training. The competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform this job are:
Accountability
Attention to Detail
Decisions Making
Oral Communication
Information Management
Integrity/Honesty
Interpersonal Skills
Technical Competence
Technology Application
If you meet the eligibility and minimum qualifications, you will be placed in one of the following categories:
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application.
To apply for this position, you must complete the Occupational Questionnaire https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11110955 and submit the required documentation outlined under the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section above.
The complete initial Application must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 06/30/2021.
PLEASE NOTE: If your materials are not received by the closing date, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible. Also, if you do not provide a valid email address, you may not be notified of the outcome of your application.
To begin the process, click the Apply button to create an account or log into your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
Applications and supporting documentation will not be accepted by mail or email. If you need further assistance, contact the Human Resources Office representative listed on this announcement at least one day prior to the closing date for further instructions.
You will not be able to update your responses to the assessment questionnaire once you submit your application. However, you will be able to update other areas of your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period. To do so, return to your USAJOBS account https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login. There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Update Application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
Enforcement and Removal Operations will test 1000 applicants for selection consideration, and a cutoff score of 81 and above maybe applied. Subsequently, more applicants may be tested on an as needed basis to fill additional vacancies.
All communications associated with the Deportation Officer application process will be sent to the email address the applicant has listed in his or her USAJOBS profile. It is critical for applicants to check (and if necessary, update) their USAJOBS profile prior to applying to ensure their email address is correct and up-to-date. It is the applicant's responsibility to proactively search for communications about testing, including in SPAM or junk mail folders.
An email with the link to the USA Hire Competency Based Assessment and the Writing Sample will be sent approximately 8 weeks after the close date of the announcement. Applicants will receive an email notification entitled "Online Assessment are Required for announcement" DAL-ERO-11110955-DE-MJfrom
USAStaffingoffice@OPM.GOV
which includes the link to the assessments. These assessments must be completed within 48 hours of receiving this email notification.The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/605847400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The mission of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is to protect America from the cross-border crime and illegal immigration that threaten national security and public safety. ICE focuses on smart immigration enforcement, preventing terrorism, and combating the illegal movement of people and goods. ICE is the principal investigative arm of DHS and the second largest investigative agency in the federal government. Created in 2003, through a merger of the investigative and interior enforcement elements of the U.S. Customs Service and the Immigration and Naturalization Service, ICE has more than 20,000 employees in more than 400 offices in the United States and around the world. ICE is a key component of the DHS layered approach to protecting our nation from a wide range of threats. For additional information about ICE and career opportunities, please visit www.ice.gov.