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HSI Special Agent Qualifications

HSI Special Agents are described across hiring guides and career summaries as having hiring preferences for criminal justice, homeland security, foreign language, or technological fields.

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Jan 13, 2026
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How long are ice agents trained currently in 2026

As of early 2026 the public record presents a contested picture: ICE’s basic Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) recruit training is described in multiple contemporary reports as an eight‑week pr...

Jan 17, 2026
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Which specific long‑gun models and calibers are authorized for ICE SRTs and HSI teams?

ICE’s publicly available policy materials and reporting show that Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) personnel — including Special Response Teams (SRTs) — are authorized to use agency‑issued and I...

Jan 7, 2026
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What specific documentation is required on USAJOBS for ICE HSI special agent vacancies in 2025?

The USAJOBS application package for Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Special Agent vacancies in 2025 requires applicants to follow announcement-specific instructions and upload limited documenta...

Jan 19, 2026

How do ICE academy curricula (ERO and HSI) compare in total instructional hours to other federal basic training programs at FLETC?

The ICE training picture at FLETC is bifurcated: Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) recruits are reported to flow through a compressed roughly eight‑week pipeline, while Homeland Security Invest...

Jan 15, 2026

How do FLETC course requirements differ between criminal investigator (CITP), HSISAT and ICE‑D/ERO academies in curriculum and assessment?

The three FLETC-linked courses serve different roles: CITP provides the foundational, interagency criminal‑investigative baseline; HSISAT layers ICE‑specific investigative, tactical and agency policy ...