View Common Definitions of terms found in this announcement. Organizational Location: These positions are located in the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations, in various locations. These are non-bargaining unit positions. Salary: The salary range indicated in this announcement will be adjusted to include locality payment for selected duty location.
General Schedule locality pay tables may be found under Salaries & Wages.
As a Victim Assistance Specialist, at the full performance level GS-13, you will perform the following duties: Assists agents on scene when victims are likely to be encountered to provide mandated services, referrals, crisis mitigation, and information to crime victims. Independently establishes liaison with other field offices, DOJ components, and federal, state, and local officials and nongovernmental agencies regarding victim assistance.
Coordinates with the United States Attorney Victim-Witness Coordinator to transition victim assistance responsibilities following indictment. Participates in local, regional, and statewide victim assistance networks, such as child and family advocacy centers.
There is an Individual Occupational Requirements for this position. Please refer to the Qualifications section for additional information.
Benefits: DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.
Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities.
For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.
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This position is with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Department of Homeland Security.
The posted pay range is $89508 – $163062/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-30.
There are 15 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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