Enforcement and Removal Assistant; OA

Join to apply for the Enforcement and Removal Assistant (OA) role at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is seeking an Enforcement and Removal Assistant to perform a variety of duties related to detainee management.

These positions are located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), in multiple locations specified in this announcement.

The salary range indicated in this announcement will be adjusted to include locality payment for selected duty location. General Schedule locality pay tables may be found under Salaries & Wages.

• Research detainee history using multiple sources to establish identity/citizenship and manage detained and non-detained dockets.
• Provide administrative support to managers, supervisors, or staff members by assisting in the day‑to‑day management of the office’s activities.
• Summarize and tabulate detainee information from various reports and utilize a variety of databases and automated systems.
• Generate and verify detainee reports, encounters, charging documents, studies, data quality, and create and revise spreadsheets, charts, graphs, and presentations.
• Exercise quality control over bond paperwork.

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation, which may include a credit check and review of financial, criminal, and drug‑use or possession issues.
• Selective Service:
  Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• A one‑year probationary period may be required.
• A pre‑employment drug test will be required.
• If you receive a conditional offer of employment, 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.
• DHS uses e‑Verify to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
• Incentives may be authorized; however, this is contingent upon funds availability.
• License required:
  No
• Pre‑employment physical required:
  No
• Requirements by Closing Date:
  Unless otherwise noted, you must meet all requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
• Complete the initial online assessments and USA Hire Assessment, if required.

Specialized

Experience:

You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS‑04 level, including:

• Performing recordkeeping and reporting.
• Compiling, maintaining, and updating automated records.
• Responding to requests for procedural information.

You must have successfully completed four years of post‑high‑school education in any field where high school graduation is the normal prerequisite.

Appropriate combination of post‑high‑school education and experience to meet the total qualification requirements for the GS‑05 grade level.

Specialized

Experience:

You must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS‑05 level, including:

• Processing individuals arrested or detained by law enforcement officials.
• Performing file searches and assembling documentation.
• Responding to routine requests and issues related to legal or law enforcement policies, practices, and procedures.

Show possession of the ability to type at least 40 words per minute based on a 5‑minute sample, with three or fewer errors.

DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long‑term care insurance; retirement plan;
Thrift Savings Plan;
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. 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.

• Flexibility
• Integrity/Honesty
• Interpersonal Skills
• Reading Comprehension
• Reasoning
• Self‑Management

These positions will be filled through the Office of Personnel Management’s Direct Hire Authority. The “Rule of Three,” Category Rating, and Veterans Preference do not apply to this vacancy.

Applicants who are eligible for Veterans Preference are encouraged to include that information in their application.