Homeland Defender (Immigration Services Officer)
Full time Remote @AlfaCareers Official posted 1 day ago in Legal / Law Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 369024
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Career Level Officer
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Experience 2 Years
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Gender Any
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Industry Government / Public Sector
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Qualifications Degree Bachelor
Job Description
Homeland Defender (Immigration Services Officer) with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Department of Homeland Security, Field Operations Directorate.
Protect your homeland and defend your culture. Join USCIS, America’s frontline defense against illegal foreign infiltration and fraud. This entry-level role requires no college degree and offers up to $50,000 in signing and retention bonuses.
As an Immigration Services Officer, you will conduct thorough and meticulous reviews of applications for immigration benefits to ensure compliance; conduct in-person interviews to elicit information or statements to assess credibility; exercise judgment and discretion in evaluating eligibility criteria, verifying documentation, and identifying fraud; uphold the administration’s commitment to enforcing immigration laws and promoting lawful pathways; use government systems to perform security checks in accordance with all applicable DHS/USCIS laws and regulations; write well-organized, logical, often complex legal decisions and opinions that are clear and consistent; complete and update administrative reports, systems, and security reporting requirements; research and interpret sources including immigration laws and regulations and operating instructions; plan and conduct independent research concerning the eligibility and entitlement of persons seeking immigration benefits; and provide direct support and assistance to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
This is an open continuous announcement until 29 September 2027, with additional cut-off dates. Remote workers are not required to report to the USCIS worksite on a regular basis but may be required to report for training or other purposes.
Qualifications: GS-05 – three years of progressively responsible experience (analyzing problems, gathering pertinent data and recognizing solutions; planning and organizing work; communicating clearly, both orally and in writing) OR a Bachelor’s degree or a full 4-year course of study. GS-07 – one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level (performing preliminary examinations of applications and petitions for immigration benefits; ensuring required supporting documentation is included; reviewing immigration benefit applications to determine adjudicative decisions) OR one year of full-time graduate education OR superior academic achievement.
Conditions of employment: U.S. Citizen or U.S. National; successfully pass a Background Investigation including financial disclosure; pass a drug screening; males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service; probationary period of 1 year; this position requires operation of a motor vehicle in certain locations.
This is a remote position – anywhere in the U.S. (remote job). Travel required: not required.
Salary: $50,925 – $82,007 per year (GS 5 – 7). Closing date: 29 September 2027. Announcement number: 13078967-FOD-DHA-26. Apply via the official USAJobs listing.
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