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Organizational Location: This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Enforcement and Removal Operations, within the 25 FOD locations and are assigned for the needs to the agency ERO Field Offices.
These are non-bargaining unit positions.
08/22/2023 to 08/28/2023
$46,495 - $82,814 per year
GL 5 - 7
Many vacancies in the following location:
No
No
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
12
No
Yes
ERO-12064692-DE-JM
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U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has approved an exception to 5 CFR 332.407, Restriction of consideration to one sex, for this announcement in an effort to successfully recruit females to help execute the agency's mission and conduct gender-based functions such as performing body searches of adult and minor female suspects; assisting in the transport and escort of female suspects; conducting undercover operations; and assisting with women and children victims.
Geographic Locations: While the location in this announcement is identified as "location negotiable after selection," you have the opportunity to identify TWO (2) geographic preferences in you application. Your preference locations are 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 preferences. You must be willing to accept any duty location that falls within the area of responsibility (AOR) of one of the 25 Field Offices (FOD) listed in this vacancy announcement. For example, if offered FOD Atlanta, you may be offered a final duty location of Lumpkin, GA. If you decline the duty location offered during the official job offer, you will be removed from further consideration and will have to reapply to a new announcement.
Location: Selectees are required to pay all expenses to initial duty location. Travel expenses for training will be at Agency expense.
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.
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 clearance 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.
Medical Requirements: This position has medical requirements. Click here for information about the medical process. You must complete a pre-employment medical examination and be found to meet the medical standards for this position.
Polygraph: ICE has designated this position for polygraph testing, which you may be required to submit to as a pre-employment requirement. If referred for polygraph testing, you will be required to travel to a testing location at your own expense. If you previously had an unsuccessful ICE administered polygraph examination within the last 365 days, ICE will use those results, which will eliminate you from continuing in the hiring process.
NOTE: Applicants currently serving in the Deportation Officer position are ineligible for appointment under this announcement. This announcement cannot be used for reassignment or transfer purposes.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be required to successfully complete the USA Hire competency based assessments and writing sample which will be used to place you in one of three (3) categories. The competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform this job are:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the Occupational Questionnaire https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12064692 and submit the required documentation outlined under the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section.
The complete initial Application must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 08/28/2023.
PLEASE NOTE: If your materials are not received by the closing date, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible. Also, if you do not provide a valid email address, you may not be notified of the outcome of your application.
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log into your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
Applications and supporting documentation will not be accepted by mail or email. If you need further assistance, contact the Human Resources Office representative listed on this announcement at least one day prior to the closing date for further instructions.
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.
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 Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE LIMITED TO THE FIRST 2500 APPLICATIONS.
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL CLOSE WHEN WE HAVE RECEIVED 2500 APPLICANTS WHICH MAY BE SOONER THAN THE CLOSING DATE.
An email with the link to the USA Hire Competency Based Assessment and the Writing Sample will be sent approximately 12 weeks after the close date of the announcement, subject to change. Applicants will receive an email notification entitled "Online Assessment are required for announcement" ERO-12064692-DE-JM from
USAStaffingoffice@OPM.GOV
which includes the link to the assessments. These assessments must be completed within 48 hours of receiving this email notification.The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/744812600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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