Deportation Officer

Deportation Officer
This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Enforcement and Removal Operations, within the 25 FOD locations and are assigned based on the needs to the agency ERO Field Offices. As a Deportation Officer at the Entry Level you will work with more experienced officers to provide support and perform the following segments of work related to immigration investigation, custody, identification and location, arrest, prosecution and deportation:
  • Assist with the apprehension of individuals that are accused of violating immigration or related laws;
  • Assist with preparing investigative reports in sufficient detail and accuracy to support possible prosecution and/or administrative action;
  • Perform law enforcement support duties such as taking fingerprints and photographs;
  • Conduct routine interviews using various law enforcement methods and techniques (e.g., observation, interviews, document inspection, data analysis, etc.) to respond to a variety of immigration inquiries and complaints; and
  • Document, transport, deport, and/or escort criminal and non-criminal migrants under the guidance of a more senior officer.
  • Initiate both criminal and civil prosecutions and deport migrants to foreign countries as well as performing various aspects of custodial operations related to civil immigration enforcement.
This is an open continuous announcement until 09/30/2026. The initial cut-off date for qualified applicants to be considered will be set for 09/30/2026. Additional cut-off dates for referral to hiring managers for selection consideration will be established by the agency as needed.

These are non-bargaining unit positions. The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u)

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