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| Job Title : DETENTION AND REMOVAL ASSISTANT (OA) |
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Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement Bureau |
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US-AZ-Phoenix |
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License/Certification Required |
-- Other --
Public |
Minimum Career Level |
N/A |
Required Education |
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Major |
N/A |
GPA Required |
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| Required Experience |
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| Required Travel |
N/A |
| Training Available |
No
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| Salary |
$29,726.00
to $47,864.00
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| Bonus |
N/A |
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| JOB DESCRIPTION |
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Job Announcement Number:
LAG-DRO-189152-LLT-113
DETENTION AND REMOVAL ASSISTANT (OA)
SALARY RANGE: 29,726.00 - 47,864.00 USD per yearOPEN PERIOD: Thursday, May 08, 2008
to Thursday, May 15, 2008
SERIES & GRADE: GS-1802-05/07POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time Career/Career Conditional
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 07DUTY LOCATIONS: Few vacancies - PHOENIX, AZ Few vacancies - ELOY, AZ Few vacancies - FLORENCE, AZ
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
United States Citizens
JOB SUMMARY:
Protecting National Security and Upholding Public Safety
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) utilizes the government's second largest cadre of law enforcement officers to ensure our nation's economic, transportation, and infrastructure security. ICE enforces immigration and customs laws and protects federal facilities. Our talented and courageous workforce identifies criminal activities and eliminates vulnerabilities that pose a threat to our nation's borders.
Be part of the solution – defending our nation through the development and utilization of cutting-edge systems, procedures, and technologies to target the people, money, and materials that support terrorism and criminal activity.
At ICE, our staff enjoys diverse career opportunities. We:
· Detect and expose identity and benefit fraud
· Investigate the illegal export of U.S. weapons and sensitive technologies
· Combat human smuggling and trafficking operations
· Fight child exploitation by utilizing the technology of our cyber crimes center and working
in partnership with law enforcement agencies around the world
· Protect critical infrastructure and ensure fair labor standards at key worksites like nuclear
and chemical plants
· Investigate financial crimes
· Investigate all types of contraband smuggling
ICE is the primary investigative arm of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). With more than 16,000 employees in 400 offices around the world, ICE is a key component of the DHS layered defense approach to protecting our nation.
APPLICATIONS AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY MAIL OR EMAIL.
Who May Apply:Open to all U.S. Citizens. In addition to competitive referral lists, separate referral lists may be generated for candidates eligible for appointment under the following special authorities:Displaced Federal employees requesting special priority selection consideration under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP)Individuals eligible for VRA appointmentsIndividuals with disabilitiesIndividuals eligible under other noncompetitive appointment authorities (e.g., those eligible under overseas appointment, Peace Corps, 30% or more disabled veterans, etc.)
Organizational Location:This positions are located in the Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Detention and Removal Operations, Phoenix Field Office, Duty locations: Phoenix AZ, Eloy AZ, Florence AZ.
Relocation Expenses:Relocation expenses will not be paid.
If this is your first appointment into a government position you will be set at the step one.
Note:One or more positions may be filled using this vacancy announcement.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
U.S. CitizenshipBackground Security InvestigationDrug Screening
Send Mail to:
Laguna Service Center
24000 Avila Road 5th Floor
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
USA
For questions about this job:
HR Assistant
Phone: (949)360-3058
Email: Hrasstdro@dhs.gov
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| JOB REQUIREMENTS |
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LAG-DRO-189152-LLT-113
DETENTION AND REMOVAL ASSISTANT (OA)
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
GS-5: You qualify at the GS-5 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience that equipped you with the skills needed to perform the job duties. This experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-4 grade level. Examples include performing a varietyof recordkeeping, reporting, and informational duties in support of a law enforcement program; compiling, maintaining, and updating automated records containing legal or law enforcement data; and responding to requests for procedural information regarding a lawenforcement program.
GS-6: You qualify at the GS-6 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience that equipped you with the skills needed to perform the job duties. This experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-5 grade level. Examples include performing routinefunctions (e.g., booking and record searches) associated with processing those arrested or detained by law enforcement officials; examining detention and deportation documents for completeness and accuracy and then routing them appropriately; and providing routineinformation on specific and clearly defined questions and issues regarding detention and deportation policies, practices and procedures.
GS-7: You qualify at the GS-7 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience that equipped you with the skills needed to perform the job duties. This experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-6 grade level. Examples include examining detention and deportation documents for conformance with procedures and requirements and determining appropriate action; preparing warrants of deportation and processing travel for aliens; using word processing and graphics software to prepare deportation reports andsupporting documents, using spreadsheet software to maintain deportation records, and using project management software to track the status of deportation cases; and determining the correct charges/charging parties associated with deportation and removal activities such as Notices to Appear and travel.
Educational Substitution:
GS-5: You may substitute successful completion of a Bachelor's degree or a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a Bachelor's degree for the experience required at the GS-5 level. This education must have been obtained from an accredited college oruniversity. One year of full-time undergraduate study is defined as 30 semester or 45 quarter hours.
Appropriate combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience also may be used to meet the total qualification requirements for the GS-5 grade level.
Requirements
U.S. Citizenship: Candidates must be United States citizens and present proof of citizenship, if selected.
Qualifications by Closing Date: You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Please note that qualification claims will be subject to verification.
Background Security Investigation: You will need to successfully complete a background investigation before you can be appointed into this position.
Drug Testing: You must submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result before you can be appointed into this position.
Typing Certification: You must be able to type at least 40 words per minute. You can self-certify by submitting a statement that you can type this speed.
Selective Placement Factor: Applicants must possess a knowledge of general office automation software, practices, and procedures.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
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You will be evaluated based upon the responses you provide on the job specific questionnaire that is required as part of the application process for this position. You will be rated based on your responses and assigned a score ranging from 70 to 100 points.
Note: Five points may be added to the scores of eligible veterans who: Entered the military service prior to October 14, 1976; served on active duty during the Gulf War between August 2, 1990 and January 2, 1992, regardless of where the person served; or served in a military action for which they received a campaign badge or expeditionary medal. Medal holders and Gulf War veterans must have served continuously for at least 24 months or the full period for which called or ordered to active duty. Ten points may be granted to the eligible ratings of disabled veterans; Purple Heart recipients; spouses or mothers of a 100 percent disabled veteran; or the widows, widowers, or mothers of a deceased veteran.
All the information you provide may be verified by a review of the work experience and/or education as shown on your application forms, by checking references and through other means, such as the interview process. This verification could occur at any stage of the application process. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating you ineligible, not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work.
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| JOB RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES, TASKS |
LAG-DRO-189152-LLT-113
DETENTION AND REMOVAL ASSISTANT (OA)
Additional Duty Location Info:Few vacancies - PHOENIX, AZFew vacancies - ELOY, AZFew vacancies - FLORENCE, AZ
MAJOR DUTIES:
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You will provide clerical and administrative support to the Detention and Removal Program. Specifically, you will establish and review case records of aliens who are detained by the agency; process and review officers' notes; review Program documents for completeness and accuracy; prepare and forward records to appropriate offices for removal and exclusion hearings; review and analyze case files to determine appropriate action; access database systems to retrieve and input information; perform a variety of technical and clerical dutiesassociating with arranging the physical removal of aliens including the preparation and delivery of documents, making travel arrangements, and determining appropriate payment of expenses; screen calls and visitors and provide them with basic Program information; maintain and review deportation docket files and systems; and use office automation tools to create spreadsheets, reports and other documents from databases.
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| JOB BENEFITS AND OTHER INFORMATION |
LAG-DRO-189152-LLT-113
DETENTION AND REMOVAL ASSISTANT (OA)
BENEFITS:
The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. These benefits include, but are not limited to: health care, life insurance, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, annual and sick leave, long-term care insurance, and retirement savings plans, transit subsidies. For more information about these benefits, please visit http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ei61.asp
OTHER INFORMATION:
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Individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 85 or above on the rating criteria for this position. For those instances where the best qualified lists include applicants with scores less than 85, the well-qualified score becomes the lowest score on the best qualified list. CTAP and ICTAP eligibles must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for the special selection priority: a separation notice; a "Notice of Personnel Action" (SF-50) or equivalent that documents separation; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; OR a Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456.
If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must include in your application package a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If you are still on active duty, you may submit a statement of service from your unit which states the date you entered active duty, the date you are separating, and the campaign medals you have received. For more information on the veterans' preference, consult the Vets Guide at: http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetguide.htm
Promotion Potential: When promotion potential is shown, the agency is not making a commitment and is not obligated to provide future promotions to you if you are selected. Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval.
You must submit all required information by the closing date. If materials are not received, 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 an email address, you will not be notified of the outcome of your application.
All agency employees are required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer for salary payments.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be considered regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, protected genetic information, status as a parent, lawful political affiliation, marital status, physical/mental disability (if not a job factor), membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or any other nonmerit factor.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Human Resources Office Representative listed on this announcement.Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Important!All the information you provide may be verified by a review of the work experience and/or education as shown on your application forms, by checking references and through other means, such as the interview process.Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work.
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