Volunteer Force (DOW Detail)

Where possible, responsibilities of Detailees will be commensurate to their current grade levels. Detailees will not perform law enforcement functions. At the discretion of ICE and CBP, Detailees will be assigned to perform some or all of the following duties at the several ICE and CBP facilities throughout the interior of the United States: Data Entry: Enter and maintain data elements in relevant information systems; Operational Planning Support: Assist ICE and CBP in developing concepts of operation and campaign plans to execute internal arrests and raids as well as patrols along the Southwest Border (SWB); Processing and Throughput Logistics: Assist ICE and CBP in managing the physical flow of detained illegal aliens from arrest to deportation, as well as manage associated data; Logistical Support: Assist ICE and CBP in managing the logistical planning to move law enforcement personnel, operational capabilities, and support equipment across the United States to improve efficiencies and the effectiveness of operations. At the discretion of ICE and CBP, in consultation with the DHS Volunteer Force, Detailees may also be assigned to liaise with the DHS Volunteer Force Planning Team. Please see the information below on how to apply to the DHS Volunteer Force.

U.S. citizenship required. Current federal employees who have served with their current agency for more than 90 days and are no longer in a probationary period. Employees in good performance standing and have no current or pending disciplinary actions. Possess an HSPD-12 compliant identification badge (e.g., PIV, Military ID). Have a government issued travel card (preferred). Supervisory approval; completion of the Supervisory Deployment Authorization form. May be subject to workplace safety protocols. Deployment locations are based on need and are not negotiable.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Will consider all federal, civilian employees from the Department of War at any grade level who have approval from their supervisor and agency and meet the conditions of employment above.

Work Hours: Detailees may be required to work evenings and/or weekends and holidays. Extensive overtime may be required. Appropriate premium pay rates will be used in accordance with federal pay regulations. Deployment and Duration of Detail: Deployments will be up to 180 days. You may be asked to deploy within 96 hours of receiving all approvals. Location: Facilities along the U.S. border or ICE and CBP facilities throughout the interior of the United States. Locations will extend to other geographic areas according to the need. Conditions at some locations could be austere. Deployment locations are based on need and are not negotiable. Salary Expenses: ICE or CBP may reimburse agencies for all base pay, overtime, and premium pay incurred by employees while serving on interagency detail. Travel Expenses: Travel expenses related to the detail will be reimbursed by ICE or CBP via travel on invitational orders. Travel will be paid in accordance with applicable government travel regulations. In most circumstances, Detailees will need to have a federal government travel card. Compensation: Detailees would continue to be paid at their current rate of pay and with their current locality. Grade and step would not be affected. The detail is not a promotion opportunity. 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.

To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the questionnaire. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Please provide a complete online Application Package, which includes: Required Volunteer Force Documents: Completed Supervisory Deployment Authorization Form: Formal supervisory approval is required for the detail. The Authorization Form is required to provide the necessary approval. To download the form, click https://www.dhs.gov/publication/dhs-volunteer-force-documentation. Download the form and open it in Adobe to complete and save your information. Once the form is complete, upload it as a supporting document with your application. For document upload instructions, see https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Uploading_documents_to_your_application. Completed Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Form: Participation may require contact with aliens in the performance of your duties. As such, you are required to complete this form in accordance with 6 CFR Part 115.117 (a). To download the form, click https://www.dhs.gov/publication/dhs-volunteer-force-documentation. Download the form and open it in Adobe to complete and save your information. Once the form is complete, upload it as a supporting document with your application. For document upload instructions, see https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Uploading_documents_to_your_application. Completed ONLY Section B of the Background Investigation Requirements Determination (BIRD) Form 78: Participants will be required to have a current background investigation with their Agency that meets the requirements of the position for which they are volunteering. DHS will conduct updated vetting checks as a part of participation in this effort to ensure compliance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act. DHS may share the results of the vetting checks with the volunteer's home Agency when the results may impact employment eligibility. To download the form, please visit: DHS Volunteer Force Documentation | Homeland Security. Download the form and open it in Adobe to complete and save your information. Once the form is complete, upload it as a supporting document with your application. For document upload instructions, see https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Uploading_documents_to_your_application. Standard Form (SF)-50, Notification of Personnel Action: You must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 that demonstrates employment with the Department of War to verify your eligibility for consideration for this detail with the DHS Volunteer Force. Your responses to the Volunteer Force Questionnaire: You will be directed to the online job questionnaire once you begin the application process for this position. The preview the questions, please visit: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12807337