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The use of Direct-Hire Authority to expedite the hiring process for critical positions in the federal government, particularly in law enforcement.
ICE’s use of direct-hire authority (DHA) has coincided with an aggressive recruitment surge that federal and DHS statements say produced roughly 12,000 hires and more than doubled the agency’s workfor...
(DHA) legally shortcuts the toolbox—eliminating competitive rating and ranking, veterans’ preference, and “rule of three” procedures—so agencies can appoint any qualified applicant to fill occupations...
Since mid‑2024 ICE has leaned on Office of Personnel Management–approved Direct Hire Authority (DHA) to accelerate recruitment for critical enforcement and technical roles, using DHA to make “several ...
Standard hiring terms for U.S. federal law enforcement positions such as those at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) revolve around federal eligibility, medical and suitability screening, ...