Immigration Officer
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Job Location:
Camp Springs, MD - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 143913 - 187093
Posted on:
2 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
Protect your homeland and defend your culture. Join USCIS Americas frontline defense against illegal foreign infiltration and fraud.
As an Immigration Officer you will provide guidance conduct research for the purpose of enhancing current policies and procedures and identify articulate and pursue suspected immigration benefit fraud.
- Organizational Location: This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services within Fraud Detection and National Security Directorate and are assigned based on the need of the agency.
- Identify articulate and pursue suspected immigration benefit fraud egregious public safety cases and national security concerns.
- Serve as a liaison and collaborate with a variety of internal and external Department of Homeland Security entities regarding national policies and procedures.
- Prepare concept and position papers designed to enhance a variety of policies procedures and projects.
- Coordinate plan and organize briefings and information exchange-related programs and projects.
- Serve as an expert in the development and dissemination of regulatory information to include standard operating procedures operational manuals and other background and securitycheck information.
Conditions of employment
Conditions of Employment:
- You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National to apply for this position
- Successfully pass a Background Investigation including financial disclosure
- You must pass a drug screening
- You must submit resume and supporting documentation
- Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service
- Political appointees may require OPM approval before on-boarding
- USCIS applies the Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 to its telework program
THIS IS NOT A LAW ENFORCEMENT (COVERED) POSITION.
Residency Requirement: There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. This residency requirement states that candidates must have for three of the last five years immediately prior to applying for this position; (1) resided in the United States; OR (2) worked for the United States Government as an employee overseas in a Federal or Military capacity OR (3) been a dependent of a U.S. Federal or Military employee serving overseas.
Probationary Period: You may be required to serve a probationary period of 1 year.
Qualifications
The qualifications for this position must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on 02/09/2026.
Current Federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the lower grade or equivalent grade band in the Federal service. The Time-in-Grade requirement must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on 02/09/2026.
GS-14: You qualify at the GS-14 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience which is equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the federal government that equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have experience performing the following duties:
- Analyzing issues related to the establishment of anti-fraud and other national security-related program goals and objectives.
- Devising and implementing long-range project management plans and determining the actions necessary to accomplish these objectives.
- Providing technical and administrative guidance on policies and procedures.
- Liaising and collaborating with management and internal/external entities.
- Overseeing development of research on immigration benefit programs
Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:
- Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)
- Duties (be specific in describing your duties)
- Employers name and address
- Supervisor name and phone number
- Start and end dates including month day and year (e.g. June 18 2007 to April 05 2008)
- Start and end dates for each grade/pay level if youve held a federal position.
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
- Salary
Note: Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration.
Federal Experience: If you are using current or prior federal experience as a basis for qualifying for this position the grade levels and length of employment (mm/dd/year) at each grade level must be listed in your work history. This information will be further validated if selected for this position.
National Service Experience (i.e. volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community student social). Volunteer work helps build criteria competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer service.
Education
EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTION: There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
The Fraud Detection and National Security Directorate (FDNS) was established within USCIS to strengthen national security and the integrity of the countrys legal immigration system by closely aligning the adjudication of immigration benefits and services with the identification of potential threats to national security and/or public safety the detection and deterrence of fraud and the use of law enforcement and intelligence information to ensure optimal security for U.S. communities. FDNS systematically identifies updates and records indicators of fraudulent activities; manages fraud cases; identifies vulnerabilities and other weaknesses that compromise the integrity of the legal immigration system; and coordinates and provides logistical support in law enforcement and national security matters. FDNS is the primary conduit for information sharing and collaboration with law enforcement and intelligence agencies.
Training: If you have not already done so you will be required to attend the residential paid FDNS Officer Basic Training course. Additionally if you have not already done so you will be required to attend the residential paid USCIS BASIC Officer training program lasting six weeks at a USCIS training facility. Both trainings must be successfully completed according to the standards of the agency. Failure to do so will be grounds for mandatory removal from the position. Such failure will result in either reassignment to a different position demotion or separation by appropriate procedures.
Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities including Presidential Memoranda Executive Orders interpretive U.S. Office of Personnel Management guidance and U.S. Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.
Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.
Common definitions for hiring terms found in this announcement.
Additional information
Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation. This may include 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. The background investigation process is initiated after a selection is made. For more information visit the OPM Mythbuster Page.
If a SECRET or TOP SECRET clearance is needed or the position is designated a Sensitive National Security position all selected candidates must meet the requirements for these clearances or Sensitive National Security position prior to placement AND maintain that level of clearance or national security eligibility while encumbering the position.
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.
It is our responsibility to eliminate any risks to national security public health and public safety that could be posed by individuals who use illegal drugs. This position may be subject to random testing as a condition of employment. A positive drug test or refusal to be tested will result in disciplinary action up to and including removal from Federal service.
Note: If you previously retired from the Federal service and are receiving an annuity your salary may be offset by the amount of your annuity.
The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Homeland Security and its Components from requesting an applicants criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of accordance with 5 U.S. Code 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act may submit a written complaint to our Staffing Helpdesk.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package including health dental vision life and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan similar to a 401(k); Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.
Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information go to the DHS Careers website and select Benefits. Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5 2016 who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
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Key Skills
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