- Position Title
- Deportation Officer
- Agency
- Immigration and Customs Enforcement
- Announcement Number
- ERO-12563204-DHA-MJ Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, October 22, 2024 to Thursday, October 24, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
This position has an age requirement. Enter or select your date of birth.
2.
Enter the number of MONTHS of Federal service experience you have attained as a firefighter, law enforcement or air traffic controller.
3.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
4.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
- your grade is equivalent to or higher than the grade level of the vacancy
- the promotion potential (full performance level) of the position you are being separated from is equal to or higher than the promotion potential of the vacancy, and
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
5.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?
If yes, confirm:
If yes, confirm:
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
- your grade is equivalent to or higher than the grade level of the vacancy
- the promotion potential (full performance level) of the position you are being separated from is equal to or higher than the promotion potential of the vacancy, and
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
Preferences
1.
Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service? If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
2.
I acknowledge that I am solely responsible for the answers and documentation submitted in my online application. I understand that my answers cannot be altered once I have submitted my application and the announcement has closed. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information contained in my online application for Federal Employment is true, correct, complete, and made in good faith. I understand that a false or fraudulent answer to any question or item on any part of my online application may be grounds for not hiring me, or for firing me after I begin work, and may be punishable by fine or imprisonment or both (See section 1001 of title 18, United States Code).
By clicking "Yes" below, I certify that I accept responsibility for the responses and documentation submitted in my online application and that the information I have provided is true to the best of my knowledge.
By clicking "Yes" below, I certify that I accept responsibility for the responses and documentation submitted in my online application and that the information I have provided is true to the best of my knowledge.
3.
Do any of your family members work for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement?
(A family member means an individual with any of the following relationships to the applicant: (1) Spouse, and parents thereof; (2) Sons and daughters, and spouses thereof; (3) Parents, and spouses thereof; (4) Brothers and sisters, and spouses thereof; (5) Grandparents and grandchildren, and spouses thereof; (6) Domestic partner and parents thereof, including domestic partners of any individual in (2) through (5) of this definition; and (7) Any individual related by blood or affinity whose close association with the employee is the equivalent of a family relationship.)
(A family member means an individual with any of the following relationships to the applicant: (1) Spouse, and parents thereof; (2) Sons and daughters, and spouses thereof; (3) Parents, and spouses thereof; (4) Brothers and sisters, and spouses thereof; (5) Grandparents and grandchildren, and spouses thereof; (6) Domestic partner and parents thereof, including domestic partners of any individual in (2) through (5) of this definition; and (7) Any individual related by blood or affinity whose close association with the employee is the equivalent of a family relationship.)
4.
If the answer to the question above is yes, please provide the relative(s)' name, relationship, and the ICE office or organization for which your relative(s) works (if known).
If the answer to the question above is no, please indicate 'not applicable'. (limit 1,000 characters)
If the answer to the question above is no, please indicate 'not applicable'. (limit 1,000 characters)
5.
While the location in this announcement is identified as "location negotiable after selection," you have the opportunity to identify ONE geographic preference in your application. Your preference location is NOT guaranteed. The duty location extended at the final job offer will be based on the needs of the agency and availability of positions and funding. Upon final job offer you may be offered a duty location that is not within your geographic preference. You must be willing to accept any duty location that falls within the area of responsibility (AOR) of one of the 25 Field Offices (FODS) listed in this vacancy announcement. For example, if offered FOD San Francisco, you may be offered a final duty location of any office that falls within that AOR such as the Bakersfield, CA or Fresno, CA. If you decline the duty location offered during the official job offer, you will be removed from further consideration. This is a one time offer only. Selectees' applications will not be placed on hold to wait for a more desirable location to become available.
6.
While the location in this announcement is identified as "location negotiable after selection," you have the opportunity to identify ONE geographic preference in your application. Your preference location is NOT guaranteed. The duty location extended at the final job offer will be based on the needs of the agency and availability of positions and funding. Upon final job offer you may be offered a duty location that is not within your geographic preference. You must be willing to accept any duty location that falls within the area of responsibility (AOR) of one of the 25 Field Offices (FODS) listed in this vacancy announcement. For example, if offered FOD San Francisco, you may be offered a final duty location of any office that falls within that AOR such as the Bakersfield, CA or Fresno, CA. If you decline the duty location offered during the official job offer, you will be removed from further consideration. This is a one time offer only. Selectees' applications will not be placed on hold to wait for a more desirable location to become available.
Conditions of Employment, Requirements and Suitability
The following questions will be used to determine whether or not you meet the suitability requirements for this position.
1.
Are you currently debarred from federal employment?
2.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year by a civilian or military authority?
3.
Have you ever been convicted of a crime of domestic violence (misdemeanor or felony) by a civilian or military authority that has not been expunged, set aside, pardoned, or dismissed?
4.
Have you ever lost your right to possess a firearm for any reason under Federal law?
5.
Within the last 1 year, have you used (including injecting, snorting, inhaling, swallowing, etc.), experimented with, received, purchased, transferred, or distributed a Schedule I-V controlled substance? Examples of controlled substances include: cocaine or crack cocaine (i.e., rock, freebase, etc.), hallucinogenics (i.e., LSD, PCP, mushrooms, peyote, mescaline, etc.), ketamine (i.e., special K, jet, etc.), illegal steroids (i.e., the clear, juice, etc.), narcotics (i.e., opium, heroin, etc.) or stimulants (i.e., speed, crystal meth, ecstasy, etc.).
6.
Are you currently married to or living with any person(s) illegally residing in the U.S.?
7.
Have you ever knowingly harbored, concealed, transported, or employed an undocumented individual(s)?
8.
Have you engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, holding facility, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997?
9.
Have you been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or where the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse, or have you been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in such activity?
10.
Have you ever been made aware of that any government attorney did not want you to testify on behalf of the government due to concerns under Giglio v. United States, 405 U.S. 150 (1972) (i.e., that you are Giglio impaired)?
11.
Have you ever participated in a federal polygraph examination in conjunction with a pre-employment hiring process?
12.
If you chose response B in the previous question, provide the approximate date and agency which conducted the polygraph examination. Otherwise type "Not Applicable"
(limit 250 characters)
The following questions will be used to determine whether or not you meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position. You may wish to consult the vacancy announcement for a description of those requirements.
13.
Provisions of Public Law 93-950 and 100-238 allow the imposition of a maximum age for initial appointment to a Deportation Officer position with the Department of Homeland Security. The date immediately preceding an individual's 40th birthday is the final day to be considered eligible for appointment (enter on duty). Will you have reached age 40 by the closing date of this vacancy announcement?
14.
The age restriction does not apply if you have served in a Federal civilian (not military) law enforcement position covered by Title 5 U.S.C and will have a total of 20 years of coverage prior to your 60th birthday. Are you presently or have you previously been employed in such a Federal civilian law enforcement position?
15.
If you chose response A in the previous question, provide the dates of your Federal civilian law enforcement experience (from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY).
(limit 250 characters)
16.
The age restriction does NOT apply if you are a preference eligible veteran as defined in Title 5, U.S.C., Section 2108, item (3). Are you a preference eligible veteran?
17.
If you chose response A in the previous question, you must include in your application package a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility for veteran's preference.
(limit 250 characters)
18.
Do you have a current valid State driver's license?
19.
Will you be able to obtain a valid driver's license before entering on duty as a Deportation Officer?
20.
Physical Fitness Testing: Due to the physical demanding nature of duties related to law enforcement occupations within the Office of Enforcement and Removal Operations and associated training programs, a mandatory pre-employment physical fitness test (PFT) will be used to screen applicants who would attend the ICE Basic Immigration Enforcement Training Program. The fitness test includes: 1) Kneel/Stand Test: 10 changes of position within 25 seconds, followed by 2 minutes of upright kneeling, following by coming to a full standing position. 2) Push-Ups: 15 push-ups within 2 minutes. 3) 5-minute Cardiovascular Endurance Step Test: The steps will be 16 inches high. The step test will be conducted at a cadence of 96 steps per minute. Will you comply with this requirement?
21.
Applicants are required to undergo and successfully pass a preemployment drug screening test and must submit to random drug testing after employment. Will you comply with this requirement?
22.
Applicants are required to undergo and successfully complete a background investigation. Will you comply with this requirement?
23.
Applicants may be required to undergo and successfully complete a polygraph test. Will you comply with this requirement?
24.
Applicants who are referred for polygraph testing will be required to travel to a testing location at their own expense. Will you comply with this requirement?
New recruits to the Deportation Officer job receive extensive training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center before beginning official duties. Please answer the following questions with the understanding that you will be trained before assuming duty as a Deportation Officer. These questions represent some, but not all, of the essential functions of the Deportation Officer occupation.
25.
Applicants are required to undergo a comprehensive medical examination. Will you comply with this requirement?
26.
If you found yourself in a "life-threatening" situation, do you feel you could use deadly force (e.g., use your firearm) to protect your life, the lives of fellow officers, or the lives of innocent bystanders?
27.
Would you be able to work alone in remote areas throughout the night or at times when you may have limited communication and may be at a high risk of danger?
28.
Would you be willing to work a rotating shift that may include weekends and holidays?
29.
Would you be willing to work in a correctional environment (e.g., detention center)?
30.
You may be required to work overtime. Will you comply with this requirement?
31.
Would you be able to execute orders or follow lawful policies that may conflict with your personal or religious customs (for example, religious customs which may require you to wear special clothing or headdress)?
32.
On occasion, Deportation Officers are assigned on very short notice to work on a temporary basis, but for an extended period of time, in locations away from their permanent duty station. Would you be willing to accept such assignments?
33.
Deportation Officers are required to travel domestically and internationally for extended periods of time for deportations, removals, and law enforcement purposes. Will you comply with this requirement?
34.
In the past 365 days, have you ever been informed by a federal government agency that you did not successfully complete a polygraph examination in conjunction with a pre-employment hiring process?
35.
Are you currently an active duty service member in the armed forces? If yes, you are required to submit a written statement from the armed forces that certifies you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions within 120 days from the close of this announcement.
Assessment 1
The following questions will be used to rate applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for the 5 grade level.
1.
Which of the following statements best describes your experience and/or education for the grade level 5?
2.
Which of the following statements best describes your experience for the grade level 7?
3.
If you chose response A or D in the previous question, please provide the position title and dates of employment referenced in your resume that demonstrates this experience. If you chose any other response, indicate "not applicable."
(limit 250 characters)