Summary
Launched in 2019, the DHS Volunteer Force was designed to give federal employees a chance to support Customs and Border Protection's critical frontline mission to protect and secure our borders. Volunteers will serve in non-law enforcement humanitarian capacities. See Duties section for more information. This is a 60-day reimbursable detail for deployment to a CBP facility along the Southern Border. Travel, lodging and per diem will be provided by CBP. The detail is not a promotion opportunity.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
Current federal, civilian employees from any agency at any grade. Applications will be reviewed and submitted to DHS as they are received. The closing date will be extended as necessary to meet the volunteer staffing need.
Duties
Volunteer Force (all grade levels will be considered). Duties are dependent on mission requirements.
Responsibilities may include:
- Humanitarian care of migrants:
- Migrant Personal Property Management: tagging, bagging, sealing, storing, and retrieval.
- Meal Prep: distributing food and water.
- Supply Distribution: handing out clothes, blankets, personal care items, etc.
- Supply and Prescription Medicine Runs: picking up pre-purchased items, such as food, from local stores and medical prescriptions from local pharmacies.
- Basic Housekeeping (as needed): picking up trash, sweeping, and cleaning refrigerators.
- Assist in Control Room: monitoring and operating access doors, answering phones.
- Administrative support:
- Data Entry: enter and maintain data elements into relevant information systems.
- Managing workflow for biometrics photo capture and informational flyer distribution to migrants.
- Scanning, printing, tracking, mailing, and filing documents.
- Warehouse operations: receiving stock, organizing, sorting, and labeling supply items; packing, relocating, and distributing supplies to station/site.
Please see the information below on how to apply to the Volunteer Force.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. citizenship required.
- Current federal employees who have served with their current agency for more than 90 days and are no longer in a probationary period.
- Employees in a good performance standing and have no current or pending disciplinary actions.
- Possess an HSPD-12 compliant identification badge (e.g., PIV, Military ID).
- Have a government issued travel card (preferred).
- Supervisory approval; completion of the Supervisory Deployment Authorization form.
- May be subject to workplace safety protocols.
Qualifications
On-the-job training will be provided.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
The Volunteer Force will consider all federal, civilian employees from any agency at any grade who have approval from their supervisor and agency and meet the conditions of employment above.
Required Documents
Please provide a complete online Application Package, which includes:
- Completed Supervisory Deployment Authorization Form: Formal supervisory approval is required for the detail. The Authorization Form is required to provide the necessary approval. To download the form, click https://www.dhs.gov/publication/dhs-volunteer-force-documentation. Download the form and open it in Adobe to complete and save your information. Once the form is complete, upload it as a supporting document with your application. For document upload instructions, see https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Uploading_documents_to_your_application.
- Completed Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Form - Participation may require contact with migrants in the performance of your duties. As such, you are required to complete this form in accordance with 6 CFR Part 115.117 (a). To download the form, click https://www.dhs.gov/publication/dhs-volunteer-force-documentation. Download the form and open it in Adobe to complete and save your information. Once the form is complete, upload it as a supporting document with your application. For document upload instructions, see https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Uploading_documents_to_your_application
- Completed Section B of the Background Investigation Requirements Determination (BIRD) Form 78 - Participants will be required to have a current background investigation with their Agency that meets the requirements of the position for which they are volunteering. DHS will conduct updated vetting checks as a part of participation in this effort to ensure compliance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act. DHS may share the results of the vetting checks with the volunteer's home Agency when the results may impact employment eligibility. To download the form, click https://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/assets/documents/2023-May/CBP%20Form%2078.pdf.Download the form and open it in Adobe to complete and save your information. Once the form is complete, upload it as a supporting document with your application. For document upload instructions, see https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Uploading_documents_to_your_application
- Your responses to the Volunteer Force Questionnaire. You will be directed to the online job questionnaire once you begin the application process for this position. To preview the questions, please visit: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12410607
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
*To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the questionnaire.
*Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
Next steps
The Volunteer Force will review your application and documentation and once vetted, will coordinate with the appointed representative from your agency to obtain the necessary approval for your detail. Once approval for the detail has been obtained, the Volunteer Force will coordinate a start date and contact you about next steps. If qualified and not immediately selected, you will be kept in the application pool as additional needs arise.
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