Enforcement and Removal Assistant; OA

Summary

Positions located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), at multiple sites. Salary range $34,799–$50,428 per year, adjusted for locality pay.

Open: 01/12/2026 – Closed: 01/22/2026. Locations include Glenwood Springs, CO;
Dalton, GA;
Jonesboro, LA;
Richwood, LA;
Shreveport, LA;
Grand Rapids, MI;
Saipan, MP;
Helena, MT;
Newburgh, NY;
Dilley, TX;
Spokane, WA;
Wenatchee, WA;
Casper, WY. Telework, relocation, and travel:
No telework;
No relocation reimbursement;
Occasional travel required.

• Research detainee history using multiple sources to establish identity and citizenship, and manage detained and non‑detained dockets.
• Provide administrative support to managers, supervisors, or staff by assisting in day‑to‑day office activities.
• Summarize and tabulate detainee information from various reports and using databases and automated systems.
• Generate and verify detainee reports, encounters, charging documents, studies, data quality, spreadsheets, charts, graphs, and presentations.
• Exercise quality control over bond paperwork.

• U.S. citizen or other eligible status.
• Successful background investigation, including credit, financial, criminal, and drug use checks.
• Selective Service registration or exemption for applicable males.
• One‑year probationary period may be required.
• Pre‑employment drug test required.
• Eligibility verification via e‑Verify.
• Direct deposit required for federal salary payments.
• Conditional offer requires completion of Form 306 and e‑Verify certification.
• Incentives may be authorized if funds available.
• Requirements must be met by the closing date; initial online assessments mandatory.

You must meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and the typing requirement.

Minimum Qualifications for GS‑05

• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS‑04 level involving recordkeeping, reporting, maintaining automated records, or responding to procedural requests.
• OR four years of post‑high‑school education in any field, accredited, with at least 30 semester hours.
• OR combination of education and experience, crediting extra academic hours beyond the first 60 semester hours toward qualifying experience.

Minimum Qualifications for GS‑06

• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS‑05 level involving processing individuals arrested or detained, performing file searches, and responding to routine policy requests.

Typing Requirement

Show ability to type at least 40 words per minute within a 5‑minute sample, three or fewer errors; self‑certification possible via Occupational Questionnaire.

Competitive salaries, health, dental, vision, life, long‑term care insurance; retirement plan and Thrift Savings Plan; flexible spending account; employee assistance program; paid federal holidays; other benefits may include flexible work schedules, telework, tuition reimbursement, transportation subsidies, uniform allowance, health and wellness programs, and fitness centers. Disabled veteran leave available for qualifying veterans. Student loan repayment incentive may be available with service agreement.

The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, and veterans with a 30%+ disability rating. Additional guidance available on equal opportunity, financial suitability, privacy act, reasonable accommodations, selective service, and social security.

Staff Acquisition (ASB), SAG‑Mailbox; ERO Field Office Los Angeles, 300 North Los Angeles Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012, US.

Evaluation and interview process will follow after submission. Final selection expected within 60 days of the closing date.