Supervisory Special Agent

Protect your homeland and defend your culture. Join USCIS, America's frontline defense against illegal foreign infiltration and fraud. This role offers up to $50,000 as a signing bonus (current federal employees are not eligible) OR as a relocation bonus (eligible current federal employees only); not both. If you're driven and ready to serve with pride, join USCIS and become a vital part of homeland security! PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Lead a team of special agents engaged in performing criminal investigations and liaison activities with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies. Supervise, monitor, and mentor special agents as they develop and investigate complex criminal investigations related to immigration fraud, benefit fraud, and threats to public safety and national security. Supervise the use of a variety of investigative techniques and legal authorities to conduct criminal investigations, including the use of electronic and physical surveillance. Supervise the use of various databases to query and analyze information pertinent to detecting, investigating, apprehending, and assisting to prosecute individuals or groups involved in immigration benefit related crimes. Supervise the preparation of case files that include detailed investigative reports that are logical and clear which are used to support obtaining legal authority to support ongoing criminal investigations. QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : FOR LEE'S SUMMIT, MO DUTY STATION ONLY: THIS ANNOUNCEMENT SUPPORTS THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NEW KANSAS CITY CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE DIVISION OFFICE LOCATED IN KANSAS CITY, MO. YOU WILL REPORT TO A USCIS BUILDING IN LEES SUMMIT, MO WHILE THE NEW FACILITY IS BEING CONSTRUCTED. As a Supervisory Special Agent, you will supervise a team of Special Agents who conduct criminal investigations to ensure and protect the integrity of the benefits provided by the United States' lawful immigration system. The qualifications for this position must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on 11/23/2026. Time in Grade does not apply to Delegated Examining Announcements, any reference to Time in Grade in the questionnaire will not apply to the rating and ranking of applicants. This announcement is issued under the Direct Hire Authority to recruit for positions for which the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, has a critical hiring need. This position is a secondary Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) position covered under 5 U.S.C. 8336 (6) Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS), and General Provisions for Law Enforcement Officers 5 U.S.C. 8412(d), Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). The conditions for coverage of a secondary position are contained in 5 C.F.R. 831.902 (CSRS) and 5 C.F.R. 842.803 (FERS). Time served in a CBP Officer (O) position does not count toward the three-year primary service requirement for a secondary LEO (M) position. Prior experience in a primary/rigorous position or the equivalent outside the Federal government is a mandatory prerequisite. You MUST submit a copy of all SF-50s reflecting the beginning and end dates of creditable law enforcement civilian (not military) service under 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or 5 U.S.C. 8412(d) for Secondary Law Enforcement Coverage to be determined. BENEFITS: Secondary Law Enforcement Officer Special Retirement Coverage: This is a secondary position subject to mandatory retirement under the special retirement provisions for law enforcement officers under CSRS and FERS 5 CFR 842.803, 5 CFR 831.903, 5 USC 8425(b), 5 USC 8335(b),5 USC 8412(d) and 5 USC 8336(c). Employees in secondary positions must meet the following conditions in order to be eligible for special retirement provisions: moved directly from a rigorous position to a secondary position without a break in service; complete 3 years of service in a rigorous position; and have been continuously employed in a secondary position(s) since moving from a rigorous position without a break in service exceedin

Salaire : $107,446 – $139,684/Per Year | Avantages : https://www.dhs.gov/employee-resources/my-benefits

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is the government agency that oversees lawful immigration to the United States. USCIS upholds America's promise as a nation of immigrants and fosters a culture of opportunity and growth. USCIS addresses fraud, national security, and public safety concerns that may be detected within the immigration benefit process. To help USCIS deliver on our mission, we rely on our proud and dedicated workforce who work tirelessly to protect the United States and its citizens through legal immigration adjudication and fraud detection. If you're ready to help safeguard the nation's immigration system and combat immigration fraud, review the HOW TO APPLY section for steps to prepare for your online applications. Visit uscis.gov/careers for more information.