About the opportunity
The Infection Prevention Officer for the ICE Health Service Corps (IHSC) oversees infection prevention and outbreak investigations at detention facilities. Responsibilities include training, reporting, and liaising with public health agencies. The incumbent serves as a subject member expert for implementing activities related to infection control, tuberculosis (TB) case management, contact and outbreak investigations, and infection prevention training. This position is located in Pearsall, Texas, within the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Enforcement and Removal Operations, IHSC. This position is only open to U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) officers and Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates.
Salary and benefits
- Remuneration up to $150,000 per annum
- U.S. Public Health Service salary and benefits
Who can apply?
- Open to U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) officers and Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates
- Meet minimum education and experience requirements for a nurse, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or pharmacist
- Nurse: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) plus at least four years of professional nursing experience, or a Master of Science in Nursing
- Nurse Practitioner: Master of Science in Nursing
- Physician Assistant: Bachelor's degree in physician assistant studies plus four years of professional experience, or a Master's degree in physician assistant studies
- Pharmacist: Pharm.D. degree from an accredited program
- Current, unrestricted, and valid professional license from any U.S. state, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, or Guam
- Current CPR/BLS certification
- Minimum of three years of professional experience in infection prevention and control and/or TB care
Required documents
- U.S. Public Health Service Officers Cover Letter/Letter of Interest (for USPHS officers)
- Degrees (placed under Diploma/GED)
- Professional license, if applicable
- Additional professional certificates, if applicable
- Three professional references including name, title, and contact information
- Official USPHS Promotion CV placed under USPHS Promotion CV
- Civilian resume (optional, in addition to USPHS Promotion CV)
- Copy of Certificate of Investigation located in eOPF
- Three most recent Commissioned Officer Effectiveness Reports (COER) placed under Performance Appraisal
- Copy of current Service Remaining Requirements Agreement (for IHSC USPHS officers only)
- Assignment Pay (AP) Agreement or memo attesting to no AP
- New Call to Active Duty Cover Letter/Letter of Interest indicating location preference (for new CAD candidates)
- U.S. Public Health Service Appointment Board Decision Letter/Email or screenshot of AES dashboard
When to apply
- Date posted: 2026-08-29
- Application deadline: 2026-09-30 at 11:59 PM EST
How to apply
- Create an account or log into your existing USAJOBS account
- Complete the occupational questionnaire
- Upload all required documentation as specified in the announcement
- Click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process
- Check application status by logging into USAJOBS, selecting Application Status, and clicking the more information link
Additional information
- Physical demands include lifting objects greater than 30 pounds, performing CPR/emergency care while standing or kneeling, assisting sick, injured, or aging detainees or staff, running short distances, and working in austere environments.
- Applications and supporting documentation will not be accepted by mail or email.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Current U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) officers and Call to Active Duty candidates looking for specialised public health assignments.
- Licensed healthcare professionals including nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, or pharmacists meeting specific degree criteria.
- Candidates with a minimum of three years of professional experience in infection prevention and control and/or tuberculosis care.
- Individuals prepared to work on-site in an austere detention facility environment in Pearsall, Texas.
What should you think carefully about?
- Relocation to Pearsall, Texas, is required for this on-site assignment.
- Physical demands include lifting over 30 pounds, performing emergency care while kneeling or standing, running short distances, and working in austere environments.
- Applicants must navigate specific USPHS documentation, including effectiveness reports and assignment pay agreements.
- The role requires maintaining current professional licenses, CPR/BLS certifications, and strict adherence to DHS and ICE guidelines.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This position supports healthcare professionals aiming to leverage their clinical and infection control expertise within a federal uniformed service framework, offering up to $150,000 in remuneration alongside USPHS benefits.
Our take
USPHS officers and eligible clinicians with robust infection control backgrounds looking for high-impact public health work should apply, whereas candidates averse to rigorous physical demands or austere detention environments should pass.
Ready to apply?
Review the opportunity on the official website before applying.
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