Detention and Deportation Officer (Reemployed Annuitant & CTAP/ICTAP/RPL) (Term Appointment)

Summary

View Common Definitions of terms found in this announcement. This is a term position not-to-exceed 1 year and 1 day (may be extended based on the needs of the agency). The reemployed annuitant role may offer up to $30,000 in signing bonuses. Recruitment incentives available to eligible candidates require a service agreement. An additional one-time $5,000 incentive may be given to eligible candidates selected for hard to fill locations.

Duties

• The incumbent serves as a senior Detention and Deportation Officer, providing expert leadership, guidance, and oversight for complex enforcement and removal operations at the national level. The position is responsible for implementing, and evaluating agency-wide policies, strategies, and initiatives, and for directing multi-jurisdictional operations in collaboration with agency leadership, field offices, and external partners. You will perform the following duties: Provides authoritative guidance on program direction, priorities, and resource allocation. Directs and oversees complex, multi-jurisdictional enforcement and removal operations, coordinating efforts across multiple field offices, agency components, and external partners. Develops, implements, and evaluates policy guidance, operational directives, and program standards for assigned area of responsibility. Manages the formulation, justification, and execution of budgets for assigned programs. Resolves highly complex, sensitive, or precedent-setting operational issues within area of responsibility. Retired applicants must be retired on or before the date of your application. Organizational Location: These positions are located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), in Atlanta, Georgia; Baltimore, Maryland; Buffalo, New York; Burlington, Massachusetts; Centennial, Colorado; Chantilly, Virginia; Chicago, Illinois; Dallas, Texas; Detroit, Michigan; El Paso, Texas; Fort Snelling, Minnesota; Harlingen, Texas; Houston, Texas; Los Angeles, California; Miami, Florida; New Orleans, Louisiana; New York, New York; Newark, New Jersey; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Phoenix, Arizona; San Antonio, Texas; San Diego, California; San Francisco, California; Seattle, Washington; Washington, District of Columbia; West Valley City, Utah. 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. Special Salary pay tables may be found under Salaries & Wages. Note: One or more positions may be filled using this vacancy announcement. Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions. This announcement is to create an inventory of qualified applicants. Cut-off dates for referral to hiring managers for selection consideration will be established as needed by the agency. The first cut off for consideration is 5 days after the opening of the announcement. Due to high volume of applicants, not all applicants will be considered.

Qualifications

Dual Compensation Off-Set Waiver for Deportation Officer Approved for Rehires: This announcement is being used to recruit CSRS and FERS annuitants on a limited basis with a waiver of salary offset (if a dual compensation waiver is requested) under certain specified circumstances not to exceed 6/30/2028 excluding annuitants with early voluntary and buyout retirements. Annuitants who are reemployed with a salary offset (dual compensation) waiver are eligible for: Full annuity and full Federal salary. Annual and sick leave (not applicable for an intermittent work schedule) Full-time work schedules. Receive overtime (on a full schedule). Overtime hours are counted towards maximum hour limitations. Administratively Uncontrollable Overtime (AUO). New hires under this authority will be offered a non-status, term appointment in the competitive service Not-to-Exceed 1 year (may be extended based on the needs of the agency). Annuitants who are reemployed with a salary offset (dual compensation) waiver are NOT eligible for: Additional retirement coverage (other than Social Security coverage). TSP Contributions. Reemployed annuitants may only receive one appointment per job series. To be considered qualified for this position you must meet the following qualification requirements: All candidates must clearly demonstrate in their two-page resume how they meet the specialized experience requirements listed below. If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. Your resume needs to clearly outline your experience to include specific actions you took. Reviewers will not make assumptions regarding your role or experience. Copying and pasting the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume does not establish sufficient evidence of your experience or qualifications. You qualify for the GS-14 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as: Directing, coordinating, and controlling the execution of agency nationwide program activities, such as illegal employment, fugitives, and counteracting criminal alien gangs. Conducting extensive reviews of ongoing operations, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, and determining and making substantive recommendations for improvements. Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, and understanding conceptual ideas to present well-considered and sound suggestions via memorandums, briefs, and presentations to senior leadership. Planning and carrying out joint assignments involving teams of officers, investigators, including state, local, and other federal agencies and requiring major cooperation at critical stages of fugitive, criminal, and counter-terrorism activities. Managing and developing relationships with high-level officials in immigration enforcement agencies. Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the E…

Education

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] Administratively Uncontrollable Overtime (AUO): This position may require substantial amounts of irregular or occasional overtime. You may be required to work on an unscheduled basis in excess of the 40-hour workweek. You must be readily available to perform this unscheduled overtime on a continual basis. To compensate you for this irregular and occasional overtime, you may receive premium pay in the form of Administratively Uncontrollable Overtime (AUO). AUO is currently authorized for this position. However, authorization for AUO is dependent upon the incumbent meet…