The Department of Homeland Security has a vital mission to safeguard and secure the homeland. Should additional support be required, we will re-open the announcement.
Summary
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS CLOSED
The Department of Homeland Security has a vital mission to safeguard and secure the homeland. Should additional support be required, we will re-open the announcement.
Current federal, civilian employees from any agency at any grade. Applications will be reviewed and submitted to DHS as they are received. The closing date will be extended as necessary to meet the volunteer staffing need.
Current federal employees who have served with their current agency for more than 90 days and are no longer in a probationary period.
Employees in a good performance standing and have no current or pending disciplinary actions.
Possess an HSPD-12 compliant identification badge (e.g., PIV, Military ID).
Have a government issued travel card (preferred).
Supervisory approval; completion of the Supervisory Deployment Authorization form.
Completion of the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) form.
Completion of Section B of the Background Investigation Requirements Determination (BIRD) Form 78.
May be subject to workplace safety protocols.
Deployment locations are based on need and are not negotiable.
Qualifications
On-the-job training will be provided.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Work Hours:
Detailees may be required to work evenings and/or weekends. Extensive overtime may be required. Appropriate premium pay rates will be used in accordance with federal pay regulations.
Deployment and Duration of Detail:
Deployments are for 60-days. You may be asked to deploy within 96 hours of receiving all approvals.
Location:
Facilities along the U.S. southwest border. Locations will extend to other geographic areas according to the need. Conditions at some locations could be austere. Deployment locations are based on need and are not negotiable.
Salary Expenses
DHS/CBP will reimburse agencies for all base pay, overtime, and premium pay incurred by employees while serving on interagency detail.
Travel Expenses
All travel expenses related to the detail will be reimbursed by DHS/CBP via travel on invitational orders.
Travel will be paid in accordance with applicable government travel regulations. In most circumstances, detailees will need to have a federal government travel card.
Compensation:
Detailees would continue to be paid at their current rate of pay and with their current locality. Grade and step would not be affected.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Will consider all federal, civilian employees from any agency at any grade who have approval from their supervisor and meet the conditions of employment above.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Completed Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Form - Participation may require contact with migrants in the performance of your duties. As such, you are required to complete this form in accordance with 6 CFR Part 115.117 (a). To download the form, click www.dhs.gov/publication/dhs-volunteer-force-documentation. Download the form and open it in Adobe to complete and save your information. Once the form is complete, upload it as a supporting document with your application. For document upload instructions, see: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Uploading_documents_to_your_application
Completed Section B of the Background Investigation Requirements Determination (BIRD) Form 78 - Participants will be required to have a current background investigation with their Agency that meets the requirements of the position for which they are volunteering. DHS will conduct updated vetting checks as a part of participation in this effort to ensure compliance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act. DHS may share the results of the vetting checks with the volunteer's home Agency when the results may impact employment eligibility. You MUST complete Section B of this form. To download the form, click https://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/assets/documents/2022-Apr/CBP%20Form%2078.pdf. Download the form and open it in Adobe to complete and save your information. Once the form is complete, upload it as a supporting document with your application. For document upload instructions, see: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Uploading_documents_to_your_application
To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
*To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the questionnaire.
*Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
Volunteer Force
301 7th St SW
Washington, DC 20024
US
Next steps
DHS will review your application and documentation and once vetted will coordinate with the appointed representative from your agency to obtain the necessary approval for your detail. Once approval for the detail has been obtained, DHS will coordinate a start date and contact you about next steps. If qualified and not immediately selected, you will be kept in the application pool as additional needs arise.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Completed Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Form - Participation may require contact with migrants in the performance of your duties. As such, you are required to complete this form in accordance with 6 CFR Part 115.117 (a). To download the form, click www.dhs.gov/publication/dhs-volunteer-force-documentation. Download the form and open it in Adobe to complete and save your information. Once the form is complete, upload it as a supporting document with your application. For document upload instructions, see: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Uploading_documents_to_your_application
Completed Section B of the Background Investigation Requirements Determination (BIRD) Form 78 - Participants will be required to have a current background investigation with their Agency that meets the requirements of the position for which they are volunteering. DHS will conduct updated vetting checks as a part of participation in this effort to ensure compliance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act. DHS may share the results of the vetting checks with the volunteer's home Agency when the results may impact employment eligibility. You MUST complete Section B of this form. To download the form, click https://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/assets/documents/2022-Apr/CBP%20Form%2078.pdf. Download the form and open it in Adobe to complete and save your information. Once the form is complete, upload it as a supporting document with your application. For document upload instructions, see: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Uploading_documents_to_your_application
To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
*To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the questionnaire.
*Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
Volunteer Force
301 7th St SW
Washington, DC 20024
US
Next steps
DHS will review your application and documentation and once vetted will coordinate with the appointed representative from your agency to obtain the necessary approval for your detail. Once approval for the detail has been obtained, DHS will coordinate a start date and contact you about next steps. If qualified and not immediately selected, you will be kept in the application pool as additional needs arise.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
