Position Summary:
As an IMMIGRATION OFFICER (FRAUD DETECTION AND NATIONAL SECURITY) you will provide guidance, conduct research for the purpose of enhancing current policies and procedures, and identify, articulate, and pursue suspected immigration benefit fraud.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct administrative investigations and site visits to obtain documents, conduct interviews, perform system checks, and make determinations regarding potential administrative and/or criminal violations.
- Develop anti-fraud tools and methodologies to collect and analyze data to identify fraud trends and patterns and to make recommendations to address vulnerabilities and weaknesses in the immigration system.
- Develop and/or recommend changes and/or enhancements to procedures or processes relating to anti-fraud, public safety, and/or national security programs or policies.
- Reviewing and applying immigration laws, regulations, guidelines and procedures to meet program goals and objectives.
- Preparing responses to inquiries from peers, supervisors, management, or external customers regarding existing immigration enforcement/anti-fraud actions, programs, or policies
- Applying immigration laws and procedures to uncover potential fraud schemes that threaten the integrity of the legal immigration system
- Reviewing evidence by those applying for immigration benefits
- Conducting liaison with law enforcement/intelligence agencies regarding immigration fraud
- Identify, articulate, and pursue suspected immigration benefit fraud, public safety, and national security concerns.
- Serve as an expert witness and represent USCIS in related court proceedings.
- Making final determinations on non-sensitive, routine immigration benefit requests that involve determining applicant admissibility and credibility.
- 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.
- Analyzing evidence and applying statutory requirements, regulations and judicial and administrative precedents.
- Preparing written reports detailing the detection of immigration fraud and pertinent pattern.
- Reviewing policies and procedures relating to the detection of immigration fraud, public safety and national security.
- Develop, document, and disseminate intelligence-related data and training materials to internal and external partners.
- Conducting research on the impact or implementation of enforcement/anti-fraud related programs, directives, or policies have had on past or future performance on the agencies mission
- There is no education substitution for this grade.
- Serve as a liaison to law enforcement and intelligence agencies and participate in inter-agency task forces and partner-agency investigations to combat fraud, and deter and detect national security and public safety threats.
Required Education & Experience:
- You qualify at the GS-11 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, which is equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the federal government, that equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position.
- Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service
- You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National to apply for this position
- You must pass a drug screening
- 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. Please provide the dates and amount of time/hours worked earning this experience.
- You must submit resume and supporting documentation
- In addition to the requirements at the lower grade level(s), to qualify at the GS-12 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, which is equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the federal government, that equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position.
- Successfully pass a Background Investigation including financial disclosure