Deportation Officer

Announcement: Open continuous announcement closing 12/31/2026. Initial cut-off date for qualified applicants to be considered for selection is scheduled for . Additional cut-off dates will be established based on agency needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the apprehension of individuals that are accused of violating immigration or related laws.
• Assist with preparing investigative reports in sufficient detail and accuracy to support possible prosecution and/or administrative action.
• Perform law enforcement support duties such as taking fingerprints and photographs.
• Conduct routine interviews using various law enforcement methods and techniques (e.g., observation, interviews, document inspection, data analysis, etc.) to respond to a variety of immigration inquiries and complaints.
• Document, transport, deport, and/or escort criminal and non-criminal migrants under the guidance of a more senior officer.
• Initiate both criminal and civil prosecutions and deport migrants to foreign countries as well as performing various aspects of custodial operations related to civil immigration enforcement.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must successfully pass a background investigation.
• Must successfully pass a drug screen.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must certify registration with Selective Service.
• Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required.
• Must complete and PASS a pre‑employment drug test as a condition of employment; subject to drug testing per the Agency's Drug‑Free Workplace Program.
• Mandatory pre‑employment physical fitness test (PFT) for applicants required to attend the ICE Basic Immigration Enforcement Training Program (BIETP) and Deportation Officer Transition Program (DOTP).
• Must obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
• Must carry a firearm while performing duties; maintaining firearm proficiency is mandatory.
• Any person convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence may not lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition (18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(9)).
• Applicants who have completed HSI SA training, BP Integrated, or CBP Officer Training are exempt from BIETP but must attend DOTP.
• Travel is required.
• Must complete a pre‑employment medical examination and meet medical standards for the position.
• If referred for a polygraph, must travel at personal expense to complete the exam and obtain a favorable result.
• Must speak, read, and understand English.
• Must obtain and maintain an official passport.
• Upon appointment, may be required to serve a one‑year probationary period (Career/Career‑Conditional appointment).

Qualifications

You qualify for the GL‑5 grade level if you possess one of the following:

• Experience: Three (3) years of progressively responsible general experience, one of which includes experience demonstrating the ability to: analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions; plan and organize work; communicate effectively orally and in writing; and deal effectively with others in person‑to‑person situations. (Such experience may have been gained in administrative, professional, technical, investigative, or other responsible work. Experience in substantive and relevant secretarial, clerical, or other responsible work is qualifying if it provided evidence of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of this position. Experience of a general clerical nature, i.e., typing, filing, routine procedural processing, maintaining