SUPERVISORY IMMIGRATION OFFICER

To qualify for the GS-14 Supervisory Immigration Officer position, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the federal government. This experience must include providing technical oversight of screening activities, implementing national security program goals, leading teams on immigration policy, and supports relationships with law enforcement or intelligence partners.

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the federal government.
• Experience providing complete technical oversight and operational guidance to staff conducting screening activities against law enforcement or intelligence data sources.
• Experience implementing and monitoring national security or public safety program goals and suggesting corrective action in response to trends or legislative changes.
• Experience leading teams in addressing immigration policy and procedural issues that strengthen national security or public safety.
• Experience supports relationships with government officials from law enforcement agencies or Intelligence Community partners.
• Current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the lower grade or equivalent grade band in the federal service.
• Time-in-Grade requirement must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on 07/24/2026.
• No educational substitution at the GS-14 level.
• This position is open to current USCIS employees with competitive status and USCIS CTAP or RPL eligibles.
• Application limit: first 200 applications received.

Serve as a supervisor under a Branch Chief within the Fraud Detection and National Security Directorate (FDNS).

• Direct subordinates in conducting inquiries including systems checks, biometric evaluations, screening, and vetting.
• Direct FDNS Immigration Officers and staff in developing USCIS anti-fraud, national security, public safety, and intelligence procedures and guidance.
• Coordinate fraud, public safety, and national security initiatives with local, regional, and national USCIS offices and other law enforcement agencies and task forces.
• Perform administrative, human resource management, and management functions.
• Report to the Branch Chief and Deputy Division Chief.

Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.

• Successfully pass a Background Investigation including financial disclosure.
• Must pass a drug screening.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Political appointees may require OPM approval before on-boarding.
• Residency requirement: must have resided in the U.S. or worked for the U.S. Government overseas for three of the last five years immediately prior to applying.
• May be required to serve a twelve-month supervisory/managerial probationary period.
• Must complete an appropriate supervisory training course within one year of assignment.
• Must possess a current valid driver's license.
• This position IS NOT considered essential for purposes of reporting to work when the facility might otherwise be closed.

Complete federal benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance.

• Retirement plan and Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k)).
• Flexible Spending Account and Employee Assistance Program.
• Personal leave days and paid federal holidays.
• Flexible work schedules and telework opportunities as determined by agency policy.
• Tuition reimbursement, transportation subsidies, uniform allowance, health and wellness programs, and fitness centers.
• Disabled veteran leave available for veterans with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more hired on or after November 5, 2016.

This vacancy is limited to the first 200 applications received. Apply early.

• Location is negotiable after selection. You may be expected to report to a local USCIS facility.
• Actual salary will be set based on grade, step, and location of the selectee.
• Telework is episodic and eligible employees may work at an alternate work site in accordance with agency policy.
• Selectee will be required to file a Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually thereafter.
• If selected, you must complete Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and certify the accuracy of all information.
• A suitability/security background investigation will be conducted.
• Final job offer expected within 90 days after the application deadline.
• Contact HROC Staffing Help Desk at 952-697-8380 or [email protected] for questions.
• USCIS may fill one or more positions using this vacancy.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is the agency responsible for administering the nation's lawful immigration system. The Fraud Detection and National Security Directorate (FDNS) was established to strengthen national security and the integrity of the legal immigration system by aligning adjudication with threat identification and fraud detection. FDNS is the primary conduit for information sharing with law enforcement and intelligence agencies. This Supervisory Immigration Officer role sits within the HQFDNS Front Office, Tactical Operations Division, leading teams that combat fraud and protect public safety.