Supervisory Detention and Deportation Officer

About the role

View Common Definitions of terms found in this announcement. These are non-bargaining unit positions. Salary: The salary range indicated in this announcement reflects the lowest and highest potential salaries for this position.

The actual salary range will be based on the applicable locality pay for the selected duty location. General Schedule locality pay tables may be found under Salaries & Wages.

What you will do

• Work with other Federal law enforcement officials to identify, locate and/or apprehend noncitizens; prepare, present and defend deportation or exclusion proceedings; ensuring the physical removal of noncitizens from the United States at various stages of their deportation/exclusion proceedings, and conduct surveillance work.
• Prepare investigative reports; and assist in complex, difficult, or sensitive seizures.
• Coordinate travel plans with airlines; negotiating with receiving countries for receipt of deportee; and escorting deportees to their country of citizenship.
• Plan the work to be accomplished by your subordinates, set and adjust short-term priorities, and prepare schedules for completion of the work and assign work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees and find ways to improve productivity or increase the quality of the work directed.
• Evaluate work performance of subordinates; give advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters and develop performance standards and hear and resolve complaints from employees; effect minor disciplinary measures; identify developmental training needs of employees, providing or arranging for needed development and training.
• Organizational Location: These positions are located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Enforcement and Removal Operations, in Adelanto, California; Agana, Guam; Aguadilla, Puerto Rico; Alamosa, Colorado; Albuquerque, New Mexico; Alexandria, Louisiana; Alvarado, Texas; Anahuac, Texas; Anson, Texas; Atlanta, Georgia; Aurora, Colorado; Bakersfield, California; Baltimore, Maryland; Batavia, New York; Big Spring, Texas; Binghamton, New York; Blue Ash, Ohio; Boise, Idaho; Bowling Green, Kentucky; Bowling Green, Virginia; Bridgeport, Connecticut; Brooklyn Heights, Ohio; Buffalo, New York; Burlington, Massachusetts; Camarillo, California; Cary, North Carolina; Centennial, Colorado; Champlain, New York; Chantilly, Virginia; Chaparral, New Mexico; Charleston, South Carolina; Charlotte, North Carolina; Chattanooga, Tennessee; Chicago, Illinois; Colorado Springs, Colorado; Columbia, South Carolina; Conroe, Texas; Corpus Christi, Texas; Dallas, Texas; Dalton, Georgia; Detroit, Michigan; Dilley, Texas; Dover, Delaware; Edna, Texas; El Centro, California; El Paso, Texas; Eloy, Arizona; Fayetteville, Arkansas; Flagstaff, Arizona; Florence, Arizona; Florence, Colorado; Folkston, Georgia; Fort Myers, Florida; Fort Snelling, Minnesota; Frederick, Colorado; Fresno, California; Galveston, Texas; Gillette, Wyoming; Grand Forks, North Dakota; Grand Rapids, Michigan; Gulfport, Mississippi; Harlingen, Texas; Harrisonburg, Virginia; Hartford, Connecticut; Hendersonville, North Carolina; Honolulu, Hawaii; Houston, Texas; Hudson, Colorado; Indianapolis, Indiana; Jacksonville, Florida; Jena, Louisiana; Kansas City, Missouri; Knoxville, Tennessee; Lake Havasu City, Arizona; Laredo, Texas; Las Cruces, New Mexico; Las Vegas, Nevada; Little Rock, Arkansas; Los Angeles, California; Louisville, Kentucky; Lufkin, Texas; Lumpkin, Georgia; Malta, New York; Manchester, New Hampshire; Medford, Oregon; Memphis, Tennessee; Miami, Florida; Midland, Texas; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Mobile, Alabama; Morgan Hill, California; Mount Laurel, New Jersey; New Orleans, Louisiana; New York, New York; Newark, New Jersey; Newburgh, New York; Norfolk, Virginia; Oakdale, Louisiana; Ogden, Utah; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Omaha, Nebraska; Orlando, Florida; Panama City, Florida; Pecos, Texas; Pflugerville, Texas; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Philipsburg, Pennsylvania; Phoenix, Arizona; Pinedale, Wyoming; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Poca, West Virginia; Portland, Oregon; Reno, Nevada; Richland, Washington; Richmond, Virginia; Rock Springs, Wyoming; Roswell, New Mexico; Sacramento, California; Saint George, Utah; Saint Louis, Missouri; Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands; Salisbury, Maryland; Salt Lake City, Utah; San Antonio, Texas; San Bernardino, California; San Diego, California; San Francisco, California; San Juan, Puerto Rico; Santa Ana, California; Santa Maria, California; Savannah, Georgia; Scarborough, Maine; Seattle, Washington; Spokane, Washington; Springfield, Massachusetts; Stockton, California; Stuart, Florida; Syracuse, New York; Tacoma, Washington; Tallahassee, Florida; Tampa, Florida; Tucson, Arizona; Twin Falls, Idaho; Van Nuys, California; Waco, Texas; Warwick, Rhode Island; Westerville, Ohio; Wichita, Kansas; Williamsport, Pennsylvania; Wilmington, North Carolina; Winnfield, Louisiana; Yuma, Arizona.

Education

Completion of Training: You must have successfully completed Basic Immigration Law Enforcement Training in accordance with 8 CFR 287.1(g) and other applicable agency policy.

This includes successful completion of the Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) Basic Immigration Enforcement Training Program (BIETP); ICE Detention & Removal Operations (DRO) Basic Immigration Law Enforcement Training Program (ICE_D); the legacy Immigration Officer Basic Training Course (IOBTC); the Border Patrol Academy; the combination of both the legacy Basic Immigration Detention Enforcement Officer Training Course and the ICE DRO Equivalency Training Program (ETP); the ICE Special Agent Training Program; the combination of FLETC Criminal Investigator Training Program and the DRO Equivalency Training Program for Special Agents (ETPSA) and for legacy US Customs Special Agents, the ICE / Customs Special Agent Cross Training Program.

Due to regulatory requirements, no other training will be accepted. (Note: Completion of training is subject to verification). Firearms Requirement: You will be required to carry a firearm while performing duties of this position.

Maintaining firearm proficiency is also mandatory.

You must satisfactorily complete (or have previously completed) the firearms component of the Criminal Investigation Training Program at Glynco, GA.

Any person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition.

A "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence" is generally defined under the statute as any offense involving the use or attempted use of physical force, or the threatened use of deadly weapon, committed by the victim's current or former domestic partner, parent, or guardian.

The term "convicted", as defined in the statute, excludes any person whose conviction has been expunged, set aside, or pardoned or any person whose civil rights have been restored unless the pardon, expungement, or restoration of civil rights expressly prohibits the possession of firearms or ammunition.

Candidates who have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence within the meaning of the referenced statute are not qualified for this position. Candidates under consideration will be required to certify whether they have ever been convicted of such an offense.

False or fraudulent information provided by candidates is criminally punishable by fine or imprisonment [Title 18, U.S.C., Section 1001] Work Conditions: This job requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion. Surveillance frequently requires extended periods of sitting, standing, walking, and crawling through a variety of terrain.

The work involves high risks with exposure to a wide variety of potentially dangerous situations and unusual environmental stress. The officer typically works long and irregular hours, on weekends, holidays, and at night. Mobility Agreement: This position is covered by the Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) 1801 Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) Mobility Program.

As a condition of employment, (Insert Position name) must sign a Mobility Agreement acknowledging their willingness to accept geographic reassignment to any ICE/ERO duty location as determined by operational needs. Geographic preferences will be considered when practicable; however, management retains discretion to assign employees based on mission requirements.

Employees will generally receive at least 90 days advance notice of relocation, unless essential mission requirements or approved exceptions necessitate a shorter notice period. Relocation expenses for directed reassignments will be reimbursed in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations and agency policy.

Failure to sign or comply with the Mobility Agreement may result in administrative action, up to and including separation from federal service.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement.

Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position.You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Accountability Customer Service Decisiveness Flexibility Interpersonal Skills Problem Solving Resilience The USA Hire Assessments includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies.

You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered.

You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.

If you are best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. Interviews may be required for this position.

Failure to complete the interview may result in removal from further consideration.

Due weight will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3). Federal Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP,ICTAP,RPL) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not CTAP,ICTAP,RPL eligible.

View information about Eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement. To be considered well qualified under CTAP, ICTAP, RPL you must be rated at a minimum score of 85 for this position.

In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement.

Pursuant to Executive Order 12564, and the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan, ICE is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and, therefore, personnel in safety- or security-sensitive positions (testing designated positions) are subject to random drug testing.

Moreover, other drug testing of employees (e.g., reasonable suspicion drug test) may be conducted in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. All applicants tentatively selected for employment at ICE are subject to pre-employment drug testing and a final offer of employment is contingent upon a negative drug test result.

Documents you must provide

• 2-Page Resume showing relevant experience, education and training.
• Work experience must include: job title, duties, employer's name, employer's telephone number, employer's address, starting and ending dates (MM/YY), hours worked per week, and indicate whether or not we may contact your current supervisor.
• Please limit your resume to 2 pages.
• If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.
• In describing your experience on your resume, please be clear and specific.
• We will not make assumption regarding your experience.
• Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
• (for more information, see the How do I write a resume for a federal Job-Two-Page Resume Limit).
• Are you a current ICE employee?
• Submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action that demonstrates your eligibility for consideration, e.g., length of time you have been in your current grade; your highest grade held; your current promotion potential and proof of permanent appointment if applying based on an interchange agreement.
• Examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, within-grade increases, and accessions.
• Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee?
• Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment: Position title, type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee), agency and beginning and ending dates of appointment.
• You may be asked to provide a copy of your recent performance appraisal and/or incentive awards.
• Failure to submit required documents will result in disqualification for this vacancy.

Benefits

Benefits: DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.

Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities.

For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

What to expect next

Once you submit your application, we will assess your experience and training, identify the best-qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the hiring manager for further consideration and interviews. We will notify you by email after each of these steps has been completed. Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process.

To check your status, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on "Application Status," and then click "More Information." We expect to make a job offer within 60 days after the deadline for applications. If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. View more information on applying for federal employment.

Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring.

These authorities are subject to change.

Additional information

Promotion Potential: This position is at the full performance level. 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 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. Supervisory Probationary Period: This is a supervisory position.

Under provisions of the Civil Service Reform Act, first time supervisors and/or managers will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period. You may also be required to complete an appropriate supervisory training course within one year of assignment to this position.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application.

Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis.

If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision.

You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement.

To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.

(***) Pursuant to Executive Order 12564, and the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan, ICE is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and, therefore, personnel in safety- or security-sensitive positions (testing designated positions) are subject to random drug testing.

Moreover, other drug testing of employees (e.g., reasonable suspicion drug test) may be conducted in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. All applicants tentatively selected for employment at ICE are subject to pre-employment drug testing and a final offer of employment is contingent upon a negative drug test result.