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How much do deportation jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for deportation in the United States is $161,179.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $160,000.00 and $160,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Deportation job?

A deportation job typically involves enforcing immigration laws by identifying, detaining, and removing individuals who do not have legal authorization to remain in a country. Professionals in this field, such as immigration officers or deportation officers, work with government agencies to ensure compliance with immigration policies. Responsibilities may include investigating cases, coordinating removals, and handling legal documentation. These roles often require knowledge of immigration law, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in complex, sensitive situations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Deportation position, and why are they important?

To thrive in a Deportation Officer role, you generally need knowledge of immigration law, investigative skills, and relevant law enforcement or legal qualifications. Familiarity with case management systems, background check tools, and federal or state law enforcement certification is often expected. Strong interpersonal communication, discretion, and conflict-resolution skills are crucial for interacting respectfully with affected individuals and collaborating with agency partners. These abilities ensure lawful, fair, and efficient handling of deportation cases while upholding professional and ethical standards.

What types of cases and responsibilities are typical for a Deportation Officer on a daily basis?

Deportation Officers typically handle cases involving individuals subject to removal from the country, which may include conducting investigations, preparing legal documentation, and coordinating detention and removal operations. Daily responsibilities often involve collaborating with other law enforcement and legal professionals, interviewing individuals, and managing complex caseloads. You may also be required to appear in immigration court or provide testimony regarding cases you have worked on. The work environment can be fast-paced and may require urgent decision-making, but strong teamwork and support systems are frequently in place to help you succeed.

What jobs make $3,000 a month without a degree?

Jobs such as commercial truck driving, sales, construction labor, and certain skilled trades can pay around $3,000 monthly without requiring a college degree. These roles often rely on experience, certifications, or on-the-job training and may involve physical work or independent tasks.
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Infographic showing various Deportation job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, and 8% Part Time. Highlights an 90% Physical, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $161,179 per year, or $77.5 per hour.

Supvy Detention and Deportation Officer (Reemployed Annuitant & CTAP/ICTAP/RPL)- Term Appointment

Attorney | ICE

San Antonio, TX

$129.26K/yr

Other

Retirement

Posted 22 days ago


Job description

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Qualifications:Dual Compensation Off-Set Waiver for Deportation Officer Approved for Rehires: This announcement is being used to recruit CSRS and FERS annuitants on a limited basis with a waiver of salary offset (if a dual compensation waiver is requested) under certain specified circumstances not to exceed 6/30/2028 excluding annuitants with early voluntary and buyout retirements.
Annuitants who are reemployed with a salary offset (dual compensation) waiver are eligible for:
  • Full annuity and full Federal salary.
  • Annual and sick leave (not applicable for an intermittent work schedule)
  • Full-time work schedules.
  • Receive overtime (on a full schedule). Overtime hours are counted towards maximum hour limitations.
  • Administratively Uncontrollable Overtime (AUO).
  • New hires under this authority will be offered a non-status, term appointment in the competitive service Not-to-Exceed 1 year (may be extended based on the needs of the agency).
Annuitants who are reemployed with a salary offset (dual compensation) waiver are NOT eligible for:
  • Additional retirement coverage (other than Social Security coverage).
  • TSP Contributions.
Reemployed annuitants may only receive one appointment per job series. To be considered qualified for this position you must meet the following qualification requirements:
Please limit your resume to 2 pages. If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
You qualify for the GS-14 grade level if you possess one of specialized experience at GS-13 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as:
  • Serving as an expert for enforcement and removal activity and operations throughout the agency;
  • Applying a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of complex enforcement and deportation management processes and systems;
  • Developing and implementing enforcement and deportation policies and procedures within the agency
Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification.
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 critical 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 experience.
Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps, VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.Education:Completion of Training: You must have successfully completed Basic Immigration Law Enforcement Training in accordance with 8 CFR 287.1(g) and other applicable agency policy. This includes successful completion of the Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) Enforcement & Removal Operations (ERO) Basic Immigration Law Enforcement Training Program (ICE_BIETP); ICE Detention & Removal Operations (DRO) Basic Immigration Law Enforcement Training Program (ICE_D); the legacy Immigration Officer Basic Training Course (IOBTC); the Border Patrol Academy (USBPI); the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Academy Officer Basic Training Program (OBT); the combination of both the legacy Basic Immigration Detention Enforcement Officer Training Course and the ICE DRO Equivalency Training Program (ETP); the ICE Special Agent Training Program; the combination of FLETC Criminal Investigator Training Program and the DRO Equivalency Training Program for Special Agents (ETPSA) and for legacy US Customs Special Agents, the ICE / Customs Special Agent Cross Training Program. Due to regulatory requirements, no other training will be accepted. (Note: Completion of training is subject to verification).
Note: If you previously completed one of the basic immigration law enforcement training courses listed above but have had a significant break of three years or more from a position that initially required this training, you will be required to attend and successfully complete a new ICE basic law enforcement training course as a condition of your employment. Failure to successfully complete the academy will result in your removal from this position.
Deportation Officer Transition Program (DOTP): Selectees who have not previously held a position as a Deportation Officer, Detention and Deportation Officer, Supervisory Deportation Officer, or Supervisory Detention and Deportation Officer and have not previously attended the six-week DOTP will be required to do so after entrance on duty. Successful completion of this course is mandatory per agency policy. Failure to successfully complete the academy will result in your removal from this position.
Physical Fitness Testing (PFT): Physical Fitness Test (PFT) may be administered. A passing score is required. If you have failed a PFT, you are not eligible for consideration for 12 months from the closing date of the announcement in which you applied that required the PFT. Additionally, a PFT will also be administered at FLETC during Basic Training. Every trainee must pass the PFT during training.
Medical Requirement: You may be required to pass a pre-employment medical examination.
Firearms Requirement: You will be required to carry a firearm while performing duties of this position. Maintaining firearm proficiency is also mandatory. You must satisfactorily complete (or have previously completed) the firearms component of the Criminal Investigation Training Program at Glynco, GA. Any person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition. A "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence" is generally defined under the statute as any offense involving the use or attempted use of physical force, or the threatened use of deadly weapon, committed by the victim's current or former domestic partner, parent, or guardian. The term "convicted", as defined in the statute, excludes any person whose conviction has been expunged, set aside, or pardoned or any person whose civil rights have been restored unless the pardon, expungement, or restoration of civil rights expressly prohibits the possession of firearms or ammunition. Candidates who have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence within the meaning of the referenced statute are not qualified for this position. Candidates under consideration will be required to certify whether they have ever been convicted of such an offense. False or fraudulent information provided by candidates is criminally punishable by fine or imprisonment [Title 18, U.S.C., Section 1001]
Administratively Uncontrollable Overtime (AUO): This position may require substantial amounts of irregular or occasional overtime. You may be required to work on an unscheduled basis in excess of the 40-hour workweek. You must be readily available to perform this unscheduled overtime on a continual basis. To compensate you for this irregular and occasional overtime, you may receive premium pay in the form of Administratively Uncontrollable Overtime (AUO). AUO is currently authorized for this position. However, authorization for AUO is dependent upon the incumbent meeting certain regulatory criteria and is subject to change.
Work Conditions: This job requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion. Surveillance frequently requires extended periods of sitting, standing, walking, and crawling through a variety of terrain. The work involves high risks with exposure to a wide variety of potentially dangerous situations and unusual environmental stress. The officer typically works long and irregular hours, on weekends, holidays, and at night.Employment Type: OTHER