Volunteer Force (DOD Detail) Job in Location Negotiable After Selection

Vacancy No. DODVolunteerForce-2025 Department Federal Emergency Management Agency
Salary $25,684.00 to $191,900.00 Grade 00 to 00
Perm/Temp Temporary FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 8/8/2025 Close Date 8/1/2026
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Location Negotiable After Selection


Summary

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Volunteer Force (VF) provides Department of Defense civilian employees an opportunity to support Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in their commitment to ensuring a safe and orderly immigration system. Volunteers will serve in critical support roles up to 180 days at an ICE or CBP facility. Travel, lodging, and per diem may be reimbursed by the receiving agency. The detail is not a promotion opportunity.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Current federal, civilian employees from Department of Defense (DoD) 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

Where possible, responsibilities of Detailees will be commensurate to their current grade levels. Detailees will not perform law enforcement functions.

At the discretion of ICE and CBP, Detailees will be assigned to perform some or all of the following duties at the several ICE and CBP facilities throughout the interior of the United States:

  • Data Entry: Enter and maintain data elements in relevant information systems;
  • Operational Planning Support: Assist ICE and CBP in developing concepts of operation and campaign plans to execute internal arrests and raids as well as patrols along the Southwest Border (SWB);
  • Processing and Throughput Logistics: Assist ICE and CBP in managing the physical flow of detained illegal aliens from arrest to deportation, as well as manage associated data;
  • Logistical Support: Assist ICE and CBP in managing the logistical planning to move law enforcement personnel, operational capabilities, and support equipment across the United States to improve efficiencies and the effectiveness of operations.
At the discretion of ICE and CBP, in consultation with the DHS Volunteer Force. Detailees may also be assigned to liaise with the DHS Volunteer Force Planning Team.

Please see the information below on how to apply to the DHS 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 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.
  • Deployment locations are based on need and are not negotiable.

Qualifications

On-the-job training will be provided.

Education

This detail does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Work Hours: Detailees may be required to work evenings and/or weekends and holidays. Extensive overtime may be required. Appropriate premium pay rates will be used in accordance with federal pay regulations.

Deployment and Duration of Detail: Deployments will be up to 180 days. You may be asked to deploy within 96 hours of receiving all approvals.

Location: Facilities along the U.S. border or ICE and CBP facilities throughout the interior of the United States. Locations will extend to other geographic areas according to the need. Conditions at some locations could be austere. Deployment locations are based on need and are not negotiable.

Salary Expenses: ICE or CBP may reimburse agencies for all base pay, overtime, and premium pay incurred by employees while serving on interagency detail.

Travel Expenses: Travel expenses related to the detail may be reimbursed by ICE or CBP via travel on invitational orders.
Travel will be paid in accordance with applicable government travel regulations. In most circumstances, Detailees will need to have a federal government travel card.

Compensation: Detailees would continue to be paid at their current rate of pay and with their current locality. Grade and step would not be affected.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Will consider all federal, civilian employees from the Department of Defense at any grade level 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:

  • Required Volunteer Force Documents:
  • Standard Form (SF)-50, Notification of Personnel Action: You must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 that demonstrates employment with the Department of Defense to verify your eligibility for consideration for this detail with the DHS Volunteer Force.
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. The preview the questions, please visit: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12779496

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.

Agency contact information

DHS Volunteer Force
Address
Volunteer Force
430 Market Street
Winchester, VA 22603
US

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.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.