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Federal law enforcement market

The market for federal law enforcement jobs, including competition for recruits and retention of agents.

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Jan 25, 2026
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Has the ICE employee number changed recently

The label "ICE" covers two very different employers, and both have recent headcount movement: ) has surged its operational workforce in 2025 — from ~10,000 to ~22,000 through a reported 12,000 hires —...

Jan 27, 2026
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How do ICE recruitment incentives compare to bonuses and retention packages used by other federal law enforcement agencies?

’s recent recruitment drive pairs unprecedented cash incentives — signing bonuses up to $50,000 paid over multi‑year commitments and expanded student loan repayment offers (and removal of prior age ca...