RPL)(Term Appointment)

Immigration and Customs Enforcement•Phoenix, AZ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a term appointment, not to exceed one year and one day, with possible extension based on agency needs. The position is a supervisory law-enforcement role with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), in one of the listed Field Office areas of responsibility. Duty location preferences are not guaranteed, and assignments depend on agency needs. The position is at the full performance level and is covered by the ERO 1801 Law Enforcement Officer Mobility Program, requiring agreement to geographic reassignment as operational needs dictate. The incumbent supports the Field Office Director (FOD) in managing enforcement activities through subordinate supervisors responsible for detention and removal operations and related services. The role coordinates complex operations with ICE units, other federal agencies, and domestic and foreign partners; develops and implements detention and removal policies; serves as a technical expert and liaison; and provides supervisory direction, including work assignment and review, leave approval, and employee guidance. The job requires frequent, short-notice travel and the ability to carry a firearm and maintain proficiency. It involves strenuous physical activity, potentially dangerous and stressful conditions, and long, irregular hours that may include nights, weekends, holidays, and unscheduled overtime. A background investigation, drug screening, and potentially a pre-employment medical examination and physical fitness test are required. Applicants must have completed an accepted basic immigration law-enforcement training program; additional training may be required depending on prior experience.

Requirements

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in federal service, including experience such as conducting legal research and investigations of large-scale, broad-impact, or sensitive deportation or exclusion cases; making decisions on large-scale removal functions or deportation reconsideration requests involving jurisdictional issues; representing an agency in hearings, task forces, or special project groups concerning detention and deportation; applying supervisory or analytical management processes and systems; and developing and implementing detention and deportation policies.
Successful completion of an accepted basic immigration law-enforcement training program, such as ICE BIETP, ICE DRO Basic Immigration Law Enforcement Training, IOBTC, USBPI, CBP OBT, or another specifically listed qualifying program. No other training is accepted.
A valid automobile driver's license at appointment.
Ability to carry a firearm and maintain firearms proficiency; successful completion of the required firearms training component.
U.S. citizenship.
Successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen; selected candidates must obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET background investigation as a condition of placement.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must certify registration with Selective Service.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role; a physical fitness test may be administered and a passing score is required.
May be required to pass a pre-employment medical examination.
Willingness to travel frequently and on short notice, work irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays, and be available for unscheduled overtime.
Agreement to geographic reassignment under the ERO mobility program.
Retired applicants must have retired on or before the announcement opening date and must enter on duty within 60 months of retirement. The reemployed-annuitant authority excludes annuitants with early voluntary or buyout retirements.
Applicants must clearly document qualifying experience in a resume limited to two pages.

Nice To Haves

Prior completion of the Deportation Officer Transition Program (DOTP); selectees who have not completed it and have not previously held a qualifying Deportation Officer position must complete it after entering on duty.
Prior completion of the accepted basic immigration law-enforcement training and firearms training requirements.

Responsibilities

Support the Field Office Director in managing law-enforcement activities through subordinate supervisors overseeing enforcement and non-enforcement employees.
Oversee activities relating to detention, case management, foreign removals, transportation, food services, maintenance, the Institutional Removal Program, and health clinics for detained individuals across the Field Office jurisdiction.
Direct and coordinate extensive operational functions with other ICE operations and other federal, foreign, state, and local partners.
Serve as a technical expert and liaison and develop and maintain stakeholder relationships across government, private industry, and law enforcement agencies.
Develop and implement policies and procedures for detention and removal activities and operations.
Exercise authority in dealings with officials of other organizations and advise higher-ranking management officials on operational issues.
Promote reasonable equity in performance standards and ratings used by subordinate supervisors.
Plan, assign, and review work; ensure requirements are met; approve leave; and advise, counsel, or instruct employees on work and administrative matters.
Travel frequently and on short notice, and carry and maintain proficiency with a firearm.
Be available for irregular or occasional overtime, including unscheduled hours beyond the 40-hour workweek.

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Long-term care insurance
Retirement plan
Thrift Savings Plan
Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program
Personal leave days
Paid federal holidays
Flexible work schedules
Telework
Tuition reimbursement
Transportation subsidies
Uniform allowance
Health and wellness programs
Fitness centers
Employee training and developmental opportunities
Potential signing bonus of up to $30,000 for the reemployed-annuitant role
Potential additional one-time $5,000 incentive for eligible candidates selected for hard-to-fill locations
Potential Administratively Uncontrollable Overtime premium pay, subject to eligibility and authorization