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The salary range for an ICE Special Agent is $40,000 $68,000.
There is an added Law Enforcement Availability Pay and ICE agents
qualify for Federal benefits. Retirement is at age 50 or after 20
years of service. Relocation fees may be covered when special
agents are reassigned to new locations but moving expenses are not
paid for newly hired agents reporting to their first posted
assignment.
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To apply for a position as a special agent with ICE you must be
less than 37 years of age, be a U.S. citizen and must have resided
in the United States for three of the past five years. ICE Special
Agents are authorized to carry firearms. A person convicted of a
misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot possess a firearm or
ammunition and cannot apply to become an ICE special agent. Six to
twelve weeks after an initial written examination, you will be
scheduled for a day of testing which will include a structured oral
interview, a writing sample assessment and a personal
interview.
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the largest
investigative agency in the Department of Homeland Security, is
responsible for enforcing the nation's immigration and customs
laws. ICE has more than 20,000 employees working in 400 offices in
the U.S. and around the world.
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The agencys more than 6,500 HSI Special Agents investigate
cyber crimes, smuggling, immigration crime and national security
threats, working both within the United States and around the
globe. Smuggling may involve weapons and drugs, as well as human
trafficking. Working within the borders of the United States, IEAs
perform a wide variety of duties focused on immigration
infractions. They investigate, identify and arrest individuals who
are not authorized to be in the United States, including those
working illegally. They are involved in various aspects of the
prosecution and detention of illegal aliens. IEAs also process
aliens for removal from the United States to their countries of
citizenship
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Educational requirements for an Immigration and Customs
Enforcement Agent include a bachelor's degree in any subject.
However, common degrees for Immigration Agents are criminal justice
or homeland security degrees. You must have resided in the United
States three of the last five years and be a United States citizen.
You must be under 40 years old and must have work experience
preferably with the federal government pass a written test, a
background check, a physical exam and possess a valid driver's
license.
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ICE agents may either be involved with customs issues or
immigration issues. They may be asked to examine the credentials of
those entering the United States, perform surveillance on persons
of interest for either customs or immigration violations, or act as
a liaison with other agencies. They frequently work with the FBI,
the Border Patrol and other elements in the Department of Homeland
Security in the pursuit of potential threats to U.S. citizens. They
may also be asked to inspect documents and other cargo at customs
checkpoints.
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Federal Law Enforcement Retirement Coverage 12(d): Criminal
Investigators are covered under the provisions of both the Civil
Service Retirement System (CSRS) 6 (c) or the Federal Employees
Retirement System. Employees covered by either retirement system
that reach age 50 or over with at least 20 years of service as a
law enforcement officer are eligible for law enforcement
retirement. Health Insurance: The Federal Employees Health Benefits
(FEHB) program offers you a choice of health plans that allow you
to select the kind and amount of insurance protection you require.
The Government pays part (not more than 75%)
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Men and women trained to uphold customs and immigration laws,
then becoming a Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) special
agent which does the same investigations as an ICE agent.
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I mmigration C ustoms E - nforcement
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Deportation Officer (DO) Detention & Deportation Officer
(DDO) HSI Special Agent Immigration Enforcement Agent (IEA)
Intelligence Careers Investigation Support Positions
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The Student Volunteer Program offers unpaid training
opportunities. These opportunities help students gain work
experience related to their academic program, explore career
options and develop personal and professional skills. Program
experiences can vary, but often: Allow career exploration early in
a students academic career, Provide exposure to new and emerging
occupations, Give academic credit for work performed (if approved
by educational institution), and Provide experience that will
enhance a students ability to obtain paying jobs in the future
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