Posted October 13, 2026

Supvy Detention & Deportation Officer-DFOD(Reemployed Annuitant & CTAP/ICTAP/RPL)(Term Appointment)


Phoenix, AZOnsiteFull Time

Compensation: $152,040 to $197,200 Annually


This Supvy Detention & Deportation Officer-DFOD(Reemployed Annuitant & CTAP/ICTAP/RPL)(Term Appointment) position is with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Department of Homeland Security) in Phoenix, AZ. View Common Definitions of terms found in this announcement. This is a term position not-to-exceed 1 year and 1 day (may be extended based on the needs of the agency). The reemployed annuitant role may offer up to $30,000 in signing bonuses. Recruitment incentives available to eligible candidates require a service agreement. An additional one-time $5,000 incentive may be given to eligible candidates selected for hard to fill locations. These are non-bargaining unit positions. Key duties: • As a Supervisory Detention and Deportation Officer - DFOD (Reemployed Annuitant & CTAP/ICTAP/RPL) (Term Appointment), you will perform the following duties: Support the FOD in managing the law enforcement activities of the program through subordinate supervisors who supervise enforcement and non-enforcement employees involved in performing such diverse activities as detention, case management, foreign removals, transportation, food services, maintenance, the Institutional Removal Program, and health clinics, for all Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities relating to aliens detained in numerous institutions and jails throughout the Field Office jurisdiction. Direct and coordinate the execution of varied and extensive functions in coordination with other operations of ICE and other federal agencies, foreign and domestic. Work directly involves or substantially impacts the provision of essential support operations to numerous, varied and complex technical, professional, and administrative functions. Serve as a technical expert and liaison in developing and maintaining relationships with various stakeholders in the Federal government, private industry, and state and local law enforcement agencies; develop and implement policies and procedures for the detention and removal activity and operations. Exercise significant authority in dealing with officials of other units/organizations and in advising management officials of higher rank on operational issues; assure reasonable equity of performance standards and ratings used by subordinate supervisors. Plan, assign and review work, and assure all requirements are met; approve leave; give advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters. You have the opportunity to identify one location preference Field Office (FOD) area of responsibility. Note that multiple duty locations fall within the area of responsibility (AOR) of each FOD office. Please view the duty locations within each FOD AOR here. Your location preferences are NOT guaranteed. The duty locations offered will be based on the needs of the agency. If you decline the duty locations offered during the official job offer, you will be removed from further consideration. Retired applicants must be retired on or before the opening date of this announcement. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies based on the needs of the agency. Organizational Location: These positions are located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Enforcement and Removal Operations, Atlanta, Georgia; Boston, Massachusetts; Buffalo, New York; Chantilly, Virginia; Chicago, Illinois; Dallas, Texas; Denver, Colorado; Detroit, Michigan; El Paso, Texas; Fort Snelling, Minnesota; Harlingen, Texas; Houston, Texas; Los Angeles, California; Miami, Florida; New Orleans, Louisiana; New York, New York; Newark, New Jersey; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Phoenix, Arizona; Salt Lake City, Utah; San Antonio, Texas; San Diego, California; San Francisco, California; Seattle, Washington; Washington, District of Columbia. Salary: The salary range indicated in this announcement reflects the lowest and highest potential salaries for this position. The actual salary range will be based on the applicable locality pay for the selected duty location. Special Salary pay tables may be found under Salaries & Wages. Qualifications: Dual Compensation Off-Set Waiver for Deportation Officer Approved for Rehires: This announcement is being used to recruit CSRS and FERS annuitants on a limited basis with a waiver of salary offset (if a dual compensation waiver is requested) under certain specified circumstances not to exceed 6/30/2028 excluding annuitants with early voluntary and buyout retirements. Annuitants who are reemployed with a salary offset (dual compensation) waiver are eligible for: Full annuity and full Federal salary. Annual and sick leave (not applicable for an intermittent work schedule) Full-time work schedules. Receive overtime (on a full schedule). Overtime hours are counted towards maximum hour limitations. Administratively Uncontrollable Overtime (AUO). New hires under this authority will be offered a non-status, term appointment in the competitive service Not-to-Exceed 1 year (may be extended based on the needs of the agency). Annuitants who are reemployed with a salary offset (dual compensation) waiver are NOT eligible for: Additional retirement coverage (other than Social Security coverage). TSP Contributions. Reemployed annuitants may only receive one appointment per job series. All candidates must clearly demonstrate in their two-page resume how they meet the specialized experience requirements listed below. If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. Your resume needs to clearly outline your experience to include specific actions you took. Reviewers will not make assumptions regarding your role or experience. Copying and pasting the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume does not establish sufficient evidence of your experience or qualifications. To be considered qualified for this position you must meet the following qualification requirements: You qualify for the GS-15 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the federal service, performing duties such as: Serving as an expert who conducts legal research and investigations of large-scale, broad impact, and/or sensitive deportation/exclusion cases; Making decisions related to large-scale removal functions and/or deportation reconsideration requests involving jurisdictional issues; Representing the agency at a range of settings (e.g., hearings, intra-agency task forces, special project groups) on detention and deportation activities and operations; Applying various supervisory and/or analytical management processes and systems to support the agency's mission; Developing and implementing detention and deportation policies for the agency or within their area(s) of responsibility. Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. 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), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps, VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement. View the full announcement and apply on USAJOBS.gov.
Expires November 12, 2026

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