Deportation Officer

Duties

• 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; employees are subject to drug testing per the Agency's Drug‑Free Workplace Program.
• A mandatory pre‑employment physical fitness test (PFT) will be used to screen applicants required to attend the ICE Basic Immigration Enforcement Training Program (BIETP) and Deportation Officer Transition Program (DOTP).
• Requirement to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
• Will be required to carry a firearm while performing the duties of this position; maintaining firearm proficiency is mandatory.
• Any person convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot 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 the medical standards for the position.
• If referred for a polygraph, must travel at personal expense to complete the exam and obtain a favorable result to continue in the hiring process.
• Must speak, read, and understand English.
• Required to obtain and maintain an official passport.

Qualifications

GL‑5 grade level – You qualify 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.
• Education: Successful completion of a full 4‑year course of study in any field leading to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Combination of Education and Experience: Combinations of successfully completed post‑high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements; the qualifying experience percentage plus the education percentage must equal at least 100 %.

GL‑7 grade level – You qualify if you possess one of the following:

• Experience: One (1) year of specialized experience performing basic trainee level duties such as: conducting interviews and writing basic reports for case records; securing signed statements, affidavits and documentary evidence;