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Law Enforcement Careers

The different career paths available in law enforcement, including the distinction between HSI special agents and enforcement/deportation officers.

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Jan 11, 2026
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Can a person with a prior conviction become an ICE agent?

A person with a prior criminal conviction is not categorically barred from every job at ICE, but convictions are a common and significant disqualifier for sworn, firearms-authorized positions — especi...

Jan 19, 2026
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What is the job requirements for being an ice agent

The core requirements to become an ICE agent combine federal hiring rules (citizenship and USAJOBS application steps), baseline education or experience, rigorous vetting and fitness standards, and com...

Jan 15, 2026
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What are the career progression steps (GS grades) and typical timelines for ICE agents advancing to GS-13 or higher?

ICE agents typically start at GL/GS entry grades (GL-5/GL-7/GL-9 or GS-5/GS-7 depending on qualifications) and can progress by a mix of automatic career‑ladder steps up to GS-12 and competitive promot...

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