Supervisory Special Agent

U.S.-Citizenship-and-Immigration-Services; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Relocation bonus

Job summary

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) seeks a Supervisory Special Agent to lead a team of agents in criminal investigations ensuring the integrity of the immigration benefits system.

You will supervise case work, assign tasks, and guide investigations from start to finish in a high-stakes federal environment. The role requires expert oversight, report development, and the ability to provide actionable feedback on findings to senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Develop reports for senior leaders that highlight emerging trends in immigration fraud investigations to guide policy and operational priorities.
• Prioritize and assign workload to subordinates, while monitoring case progress to maintain efficiency.
• Overseeing the investigative life cycle by planning and directing all activities from case open to case close.
• Providing feedback on detailed investigative reports of investigative findings prepared by subordinates to ensure they are presented in accordance with policies.

Responsibilities

• Develop reports for senior leaders that highlight emerging trends in immigration fraud investigations to guide policy and operational priorities.
• Prioritize and assign workload to subordinates, while monitoring case progress to maintain efficiency.
• Overseeing the investigative life cycle by planning and directing all activities from case open to case close.
• Providing feedback on detailed investigative reports of investigative findings prepared by subordinates to ensure they are presented in accordance with policies.

Skills

Team leadership

Report development

Workload prioritization

Investigation lifecycle

Job description

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!

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 10/07/2026.

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 exceeding 3 days. Prior experience in a primary/rigorous position or the equivalent outside the Federal government is a mandatory prerequisite.

GS-14: You qualify at the GS-14 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, which is equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the federal government, that equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have experience performing the majority of the following duties:

• Developing reports for senior leaders that highlight emerging trends in immigration fraud investigations to guide policy and operational priorities;
• Prioritizing and assigning workload to subordinates, while monitoring case progress to maintain efficiency;
• Overseeing the investigative life cycle by planning and directing all activities from case open to case close; and
• Providing feedback on detailed investigative reports of investigative findings prepared by subordinates to ensure they are presented in accordance with policies.

National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build criteria competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer service.