SUMMARY

This position is located in Fraud Detection & National Security Directorate, Social Media Division.
As an Immigration Officer, you will provide guidance, conduct research for the purpose of enhancing current policies and procedures, and identify, articulate, and pursue suspected immigration benefit fraud.

QUALIFICATIONS

The qualifications for this position must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on 09/16/2025.

DETERMINING LENGTH OF GENERAL OR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE IS DEPENDENT ON THE ABOVE INFORMATION AND FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE ABOVE INFORMATION MAY RESULT IN A FINDING OF INELIGIBLE.

Note: Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration.
Federal Experience: If you are using current or prior federal experience as a basis for qualifying for this position, the grade levels and length of employment (mm/dd/year) at each grade level must be listed in your work history. This information will be further validated if selected for this position.
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 criteria 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 service.

EDUCATION

EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTION: There is no educational substitution at these grade levels.
Training: If you have not already done so, you will be required to attend the residential, paid FDNS Officer Basic Training course. Additionally, if you have not already done so, you will be required to attend the residential, paid USCIS BASIC Officer training program, lasting six weeks, at a USCIS training facility. Both trainings must be successfully completed according to the standards of the agency. Failure to do so will be grounds for mandatory removal from the position. Such failure will result in either reassignment to a different position, demotion or separation by appropriate procedures.

IF YOU ARE RELYING ON YOUR EDUCATION TO MEET QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

DUTIES

• The responsibilities described are for the full performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope performed with less independence, and limited complexity.
• Performs anti-fraud, public safety and national security-related duties consistent with the national effort directed by USCIS’ Fraud Detection and National Security Directorate.
• Performs investigative functions to safeguard the immigration system by conducting extensive screening and vetting inquiries and detailed research and analysis.
• Work directly with internal and external partners, including USCIS adjudicators, law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and intelligence agencies.
• Plans, organizes, and coordinates briefings and information exchange-related programs and projects.
• Coordinates, performs studies, and conducts research in order to develop policies, criteria, methods, and techniques for the resolution of advanced program problems.

GS-12: You qualify at the GS-12 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, which is equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the federal government, that equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have experience performing the following duties:

• Coordinate and collaborate on anti-fraud and law enforcement check policies, procedures, systems, and other operational aspects;
• Developing concept and position papers designed to enhance a variety of policies, procedures, and projects;
• Serving as a liaison and collaborating with a variety of internal and external Department of Homeland Security entities regarding national policies and procedures; and
• Evaluating new and/or proposed changes to regulatory or law enforcement programs

GS-13: You qualify at the GS-13 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, which is equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the federal government, that equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have experience performing the following duties:

• Reviewing and analyzing anti-fraud and law enforcement check policies, procedures, systems, and other operational aspects;
• Coordinating, performing studies, and conducting research in order to develop policies, criteria, methods, and techniques for the resolution of advanced program problems;
• Developing and maintaining relationships with various stakeholders in the Federal government and state and local law enforcement agencies;
• Planning, organizing, and coordinating briefings and information exchange-related programs and projects; and
• Providing advice and guidance to agency managers on matters relative to organizational operations, policies, procedures, and other requirements