Immigration Enforcement Agent

Agents working for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, commonly known as ICE, provide security services at government buildings and for commercial airplanes while having customs and immigration law enforcement duties. ICE agents are also responsible to arrest and detain illegal immigrants. Because of terrorist threats, ICE agents have counterterrorism responsibilities they conduct at the border. They are also responsible to apprehend illegal immigrants entering the country illegally. ICE agents either work inside federal buildings or outdoors in the field. An ICE agent can expect to earn an annual salary between $47,791- 61,671.

Immigration Customs Enforcement agents must earn a bachelor’s degree in a subject of their choosing, but most agents earn degrees in criminal justice or homeland security. If you want to become an agent, you must have resided in the United State for at least 3 years during previous 5 year before applying and be an American citizen. A new rule mandates applicants be younger than 40. Additionally, applicants must possess prior work experience, experience working for a government agency is preferred, receive a satisfactory score on a written exam, pass a background check, have a valid driver’s license, and pass a fitness test.

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Homeland Security Agent
Homeland Security agents have jobs of vast responsibility. They are primarily responsible for ensuring the safety of our nation and security our country's borders.

Salary: $38k - $60k+
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Job Outlook: Excellent

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