The Department of Defense is giving its civilian employees a chance to volunteer with Homeland Security, working alongside ICE and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents on the front lines of the Trump administration’s immigration efforts.
A U.S. defense official told Fox News Digital that volunteers will serve in essential support roles for up to 180 days at an ICE or CBP facility.
According to a listing on USA Jobs, candidates should be “committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.”
Travel, lodging, and per diem may be reimbursed by the receiving agency, with salaries ranging from $25,684 to $191,900 per year, the listing notes.
Relocation expenses will not be reimbursed, and volunteers may be required to deploy to non-negotiable locations within 96 hours of approval.
Those selected will not perform law enforcement duties but will instead focus on tasks such as data entry, ICE and CBP raid planning, illegal immigrant processing, and logistical support.
The opportunity comes more than two months after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth authorized DOD civilian employees to take part in reimbursable or non-reimbursable assignments supporting the Department of Homeland Security’s operations along the southern border.
The website notes that the volunteer detail is not a promotion opportunity, carries “moderate risk,” and may require “extensive” overtime.
No security clearance or drug tests are required, and the opportunity is open to current federal civilian DOD employees at any grade, according to the listing.
As of Wednesday afternoon, applications were still being accepted. Submissions will be reviewed and forwarded to DHS as they are received, and the closing date may be extended to meet volunteer staffing needs.
