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Supervisory Immigration Officer

This position is located in Fraud Detection and National Security Directorate, HQFDNS Front Office, National Security and Public Safety Division. As a Supervisory Immigration Officer, you will safeguard the integrity of the nation's lawful immigration system by leading agency efforts to combat fraud, detect national security and public safety threats, and maximize law enforcement and Intelligence Community partnerships.

Opening and closing dates: 07/15/2025 to 07/24/2025. This job will close when we have received 50 applications which may be sooner than the closing date.

Salary: $127,073 - $185,234 per year. The actual salary will be set based on the grade, step, and your location, see the "How To Apply" section of the announcement for details.

Locations: Camp Springs, MD and Williston, VT.

This position is not remote. Telework is eligible as determined by the agency policy. Occasional travel may be required for this position.

This position is permanent, full-time and may be subject to shift work.

Competitive service. No promotion potential.

This position is supervisory. Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance is required.

A drug test is required. This position is special-sensitive (SS)/high risk.

The selectee will be required to undergo a background investigation.

This position requires a financial disclosure.

This position is not in a bargaining unit.

Announcement number: 12764137-FDSNSPS-IMP-25. Control number: 840647100.

This job is open to current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement and eligible for priority over other applicants. Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

Serve as a supervisor under a Branch Chief within the Fraud Detection and National Security Directorate (FDNS) and report to the Branch Chief and Deputy Division Chief.

Direct subordinates in the conduct of inquiries (e.g., systems checks, biometric evaluations, screening and vetting).

Direct FDNS Immigration Officers and staff in the development of USCIS anti-fraud, national security, public safety, and intelligence procedures and guidance.

Coordinate fraud, public safety, and national security initiatives with local, regional, and national USCIS offices, as well as other state, local, and federal law enforcement agencies and task forces.

Perform administrative, human resource management, and management functions.

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 position is not considered "essential" for purposes of reporting to work when the facility might otherwise be closed. 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.

Supervisory/Managerial Probationary Period: You may be required to serve a twelve-month probationary period upon appointment to this position. You may also be required to complete an appropriate supervisory training course within one year of assignment to this position.

Motor Vehicle Operation: This position requires operation of a motor vehicle. You must possess a current valid driver's license.

Qualifications: The qualifications for this position must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on 07/24/2025. 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 07/24/2025.

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:

Providing comprehensive technical oversight and operational guidance to staff who carry out screening activities, including against law enforcement or intelligence data sources, or who investigate immigration benefit requests;

Implementing and monitoring national security or public safety program goals, to suggest corrective action in response to identified trends in national security or public safety or changes in immigration-related legislation and policies;

Leading teams in addressing immigration policy and procedural issues that strengthen national security or public safety; and

Fostering relationships with government officials from law enforcement agencies or Intelligence Community partners to support national security, public safety, or immigration programs.

Education: There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

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.

The selectee will also be required to attend and pass a supervisory training course as required by the agency (if not previously attended). Failure to attend or pass the supervisory course 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.

Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.

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.

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.

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.

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 applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment.

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.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part

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