U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Homeland Defender (Asylum Officer)
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Job Description
- Req#: 857521800
- Organizational Location: This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, with Refugee, Asylum and International Operations, Asylum Division, and is assigned based on the needs of the agency.
- The responsibilities described are for the full performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope performed with less independence, and limited complexity.
- Adjudicating complex and highly sensitive asylum applications and other adjudications managed by the asylum program.
- Conducting credible/reasonable fear screenings.
- Reviewing applications and supporting evidence, conducting interviews, performing security checks, and researching information provided by the Refugee, Asylum and International Operations Directorate, the Department of State, and other sources.
- Interpreting and applying appropriate policy, regulations, statutes, and precedent decisions to make eligibility determinations.
- Producing written determinations supporting adjudications, such as asylum, credible fear and reasonable fear decisions.
- Establishing and maintaining liaison with external federal agencies and/or private sector stakeholders involved in asylum benefits.
Protect your homeland and defend your culture. Join USCIS, America's frontline defense against illegal foreign infiltration and fraud.
This entry-level role requires no college degree and offers up to $50,000 in signing and retention bonuses. If you're driven and ready to serve with pride, join USCIS and become a vital part of homeland security!Duties
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About the company
The United States Department of Homeland Security is the U.S. federal executive department responsible for public security, roughly comparable to the interior or home ministries of other countries. Its stated missions involve anti-terrorism, border security, immigration and customs, cyber security, and disaster prevention and management.
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