U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
Investigator (O-5 Billet) Non-Supervisory
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Investigator (O-5 Billet) Non‑Supervisory
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Summary:
The Investigator position within ICE Health Service Corps (IHSC) involves conducting administrative investigations at detention facilities, including health care complaints, morbidity/mortality incidents, and staff misconduct. Requires a clinical license, investigative skills, knowledge of ICE standards, and travel.
This position is only open to current USPHS officers.
Duties and Responsibilities
Conduct prompt, equitable, and impartial administrative investigations (e.g., referred medical complaints, patient morbidity and mortality, and alleged staff misconduct). Research and apply relevant policies/standards, conduct interviews, review and gather evidence, and write reports of investigative findings; audiences include senior leadership, external agency and department stakeholders, Congress, and the general public.
Track, calculate, and document time and costs for investigative activities.
Assist regional senior investigator with reviewing unit operations, and as appropriate, recommend strategies to accomplish workload, improve performance, and achieve unit efficiencies.
Ensure judgment and accuracy in investigations to prevent incomplete or ineffective investigations, inaccurate findings, and inappropriate corrective or disciplinary actions. This protects the agency’s reputation and public trust.
Maintain work contacts to collaborate on policy interpretation and program execution within the unit, including engagement with agency senior officials and contract detention facility leadership for on‑site investigations.
Conditions of Employment
U.S. citizenship required.
Successful background investigation required.
Successful drug screen required.
Male applicants born after 12/31/59 must certify registration with Selective Service.
Must meet all requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
Officer’s commitment to serve an 18 to 24‑month IHSC assignment after appointment.
No current Assignment Pay Agreement; if existing, must be fulfilled within 90 days of application.
Applicant must be a current USPHS Commissioned Corps Officer. Civilians are not eligible.
Participation in IHSC TDY On‑Call Schedule (ITOS) required (full month or two 16‑day periods annually).
Qualifications PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
May be exposed to stressful situations.
Sitting and/or standing for extended periods (6–10 hours).
Lifting/carrying investigative equipment, personal luggage, and patients.
Average manual dexterity for computer operation.
Phone use for extended periods.
Must wear N‑95 respirators.
Required to perform CPR (standing or kneeling).
Education Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Current unrestricted license to practice in any U.S. state/territory in one of the following categories: Registered Nurse, Advanced Practice Nurse, Physician Assistant, Behavioral Health Professional, Pharmacist, Dentist, Dental Hygienist, and/or Physician.
Qualifying degree and at least five years of relevant professional experience; at least two years of experience in a detention/correctional facility.
Preferred at least two years of supervisory or management experience in public health programs.
Meet ICE Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) Management Inquiry Training within one year of hiring: GS‑13 or higher, minimum six years ICE experience, no recent disciplinary action, work knowledge of ICE policies, and Tier 4 background adjudication.
Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel up to twice per month for 1–7 days per trip.
Knowledge of investigative resources, techniques, evidence collection, interview techniques, report writing, agency style, patient safety, health care risk management, and relevant health standards.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint).
If licensed, must maintain clinical credential currency and may perform clinical activities as required during critical needs.
Additional Information This is a U.S. Public Health Service position within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), ICE Health Service Corps (IHSC), Office of the Chief of Staff, IHSC Investigations Unit (IIU). The position is non‑supervisory and focuses on investigations of health care incidents and staff misconduct at detention facilities.
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Investigator (O-5 Billet) Non‑Supervisory
role at
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) .
Summary:
The Investigator position within ICE Health Service Corps (IHSC) involves conducting administrative investigations at detention facilities, including health care complaints, morbidity/mortality incidents, and staff misconduct. Requires a clinical license, investigative skills, knowledge of ICE standards, and travel.
This position is only open to current USPHS officers.
Duties and Responsibilities
Conduct prompt, equitable, and impartial administrative investigations (e.g., referred medical complaints, patient morbidity and mortality, and alleged staff misconduct). Research and apply relevant policies/standards, conduct interviews, review and gather evidence, and write reports of investigative findings; audiences include senior leadership, external agency and department stakeholders, Congress, and the general public.
Track, calculate, and document time and costs for investigative activities.
Assist regional senior investigator with reviewing unit operations, and as appropriate, recommend strategies to accomplish workload, improve performance, and achieve unit efficiencies.
Ensure judgment and accuracy in investigations to prevent incomplete or ineffective investigations, inaccurate findings, and inappropriate corrective or disciplinary actions. This protects the agency’s reputation and public trust.
Maintain work contacts to collaborate on policy interpretation and program execution within the unit, including engagement with agency senior officials and contract detention facility leadership for on‑site investigations.
Conditions of Employment
U.S. citizenship required.
Successful background investigation required.
Successful drug screen required.
Male applicants born after 12/31/59 must certify registration with Selective Service.
Must meet all requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
Officer’s commitment to serve an 18 to 24‑month IHSC assignment after appointment.
No current Assignment Pay Agreement; if existing, must be fulfilled within 90 days of application.
Applicant must be a current USPHS Commissioned Corps Officer. Civilians are not eligible.
Participation in IHSC TDY On‑Call Schedule (ITOS) required (full month or two 16‑day periods annually).
Qualifications PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
May be exposed to stressful situations.
Sitting and/or standing for extended periods (6–10 hours).
Lifting/carrying investigative equipment, personal luggage, and patients.
Average manual dexterity for computer operation.
Phone use for extended periods.
Must wear N‑95 respirators.
Required to perform CPR (standing or kneeling).
Education Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Current unrestricted license to practice in any U.S. state/territory in one of the following categories: Registered Nurse, Advanced Practice Nurse, Physician Assistant, Behavioral Health Professional, Pharmacist, Dentist, Dental Hygienist, and/or Physician.
Qualifying degree and at least five years of relevant professional experience; at least two years of experience in a detention/correctional facility.
Preferred at least two years of supervisory or management experience in public health programs.
Meet ICE Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) Management Inquiry Training within one year of hiring: GS‑13 or higher, minimum six years ICE experience, no recent disciplinary action, work knowledge of ICE policies, and Tier 4 background adjudication.
Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel up to twice per month for 1–7 days per trip.
Knowledge of investigative resources, techniques, evidence collection, interview techniques, report writing, agency style, patient safety, health care risk management, and relevant health standards.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint).
If licensed, must maintain clinical credential currency and may perform clinical activities as required during critical needs.
Additional Information This is a U.S. Public Health Service position within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), ICE Health Service Corps (IHSC), Office of the Chief of Staff, IHSC Investigations Unit (IIU). The position is non‑supervisory and focuses on investigations of health care incidents and staff misconduct at detention facilities.
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