GS-1816

Immigration Inspection

Performs immigration inspection work including port of entry inspection, document verification, and immigration enforcement.

📊Administrative📈GS-5/7/9/11/12📁1800

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Qualification Requirements

Official OPM qualification standards for GS-1816

Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions

Individual Occupational Requirements:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, law, or related field

Experience: Experience in immigration inspection, law enforcement, or border security.

Education and Experience Requirements (Group Standard):

This is a two-grade interval series. Positions follow the GS-5, GS-7, GS-9, GS-11, GS-12 progression pattern.

Grade	Education	Experience	Combined
GS-5	Bachelor's degree in any field from accredited college/university	3 years progressively responsible experience, 1 year equivalent to GS-4	Equivalent combinations qualifying
GS-7	1 full year graduate education OR Superior Academic Achievement	1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-5	Combinations of graduate education and experience
GS-9	2 years graduate education or master's degree	1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-7	Combinations of graduate education (excess of GS-7 requirement) and experience
GS-11	3 years graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree	1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-9	Combinations of graduate education (excess of GS-9 requirement) and experience
GS-12+	Not applicable	1 year specialized experience equivalent to next lower grade	N/A

Superior Academic Achievement (for GS-7):

Upper third of graduating class in college/university or major subdivision
GPA of 3.0 or higher out of 4.0 as recorded on official transcript, OR 3.5 or higher in major field
Election to membership in national scholastic honor society

Graduate Education: One year of full-time graduate education is the number of credit hours the school determines represents 1 year of full-time study. If unavailable, 18 semester hours satisfies the 1-year requirement.

Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

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📋Typical Duties

•Inspect travelers at ports of entry
•Verify travel documents
•Determine admissibility
•Identify fraudulent documents
•Process immigration cases
•Coordinate with law enforcement

🎯Key Competencies

Immigration Law

Knowledge of immigration laws and regulations.

Document Examination

Skill in examining travel documents.

Interviewing

Ability to conduct immigration interviews.

Fraud Detection

Skill in detecting fraudulent documents.

Decision Making

Ability to make admissibility determinations.

Cultural Awareness

Understanding of diverse cultures and customs.

Communication

Skill in communicating with travelers.

Enforcement

Ability to take appropriate enforcement actions.

🔑Resume Keywords

Coordinate with law enforcementDetermine admissibilityIdentify fraudulent documentsImmigration InspectionInspect travelers at ports of entryProcess immigration casesVerify travel documents

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