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How to Become an Immigration Enforcement Agent - ICE

1) A bachelor's degree is required by ICE, so earn your degree before applying. (a Criminal Justice or Homeland Security degree is desirable and are common degrees for Immigration Enforcement Agents (ICE agents) to possess)
2) Review the additional Immigration Enforcement Agent job requirements below and make sure you qualify
3) Hiring of Agents is done through Special Agent in Charge (SAC) offices located throughout the United States. You'll need to contact the SAC in your city to request application material and to proceed through the hiring process. The SAC contact information website is ice.gov/about/investigations/contact.htm.

Immigration Enforcement Agent Job Description and Salary

The primary duties of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, also referred to as ICE, are to enforce customs and immigration laws, protect federal facilities and protect commercial airlines. Immigration Enforcement Agent or ICE Agent responsibilities include enforcement duties such as the apprehension, processing, detention and deportation of illegal or criminal aliens. With the threat of terrorism more prominent than ever before the Immigration Enforcement Agent has taken on the role of preventing terrorists and weapons of terror from entering the borders of the United States as well as preventing the smuggling of illegal drugs from entering the United States.  Working environments range from federal facilities like correction centers to field work.  An Immigration Enforcement Agent makes a salary between $47,791.00 - $61,671.00.

Qualifications to become an Immigration Enforcement Agent

Educational requirements for an Immigration Customs Enforcement Agent include a bachelor’s degree in any subject, however, the most common degrees for Immigration Agents are criminal justice or homeland security degrees and are very desirable.  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 (new guideline).  You must have work experience preferably government, pass a written test, background check, and physical exam and possess a valid driver’s license.

Request information from University of Phoenix to learn how a degree in criminal justice or related program can help you succeed as an Immigration Customs Enforcement Agent.

Immigration Customs Enforcement Agent - ICE Agent basic training for new hires consists of 14 to 18 weeks at one of the many district training centers across the country where new hires will learn everything from immigration law and police training to the Spanish language.

If you enjoy fast paced, challenging and an always changing working environment then a career as an Immigration Enforcement Agent could be for you.  Start your journey to becoming an Immigration Customs Enforcement Agent here by requesting free information from our affiliated colleges and universities offering a range of criminal justice, homeland security and other related degree programs. If you'd like to read more about other immigration jobs click here.

Related Degrees for an Immigration Enforcement Agent Career

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Liberty University Online: Liberty University is regionally accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). The Online Education Database has ranked Liberty University among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two years in a row.

Associate's in Criminal Justice
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice

University of Phoenix Online: University of Phoenix will help thoroughly prepare you for careers in the field of criminal justice. University of Phoenix is the largest private university in the country and is dedicated to their students.

Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice
BS in Criminal Justice
BS in Organizational Security & Management
MS in Administration of Justice and Security
Information Systems Security Certificate

American InterContinental University Online: The BSCJ in Special Populations is an accelerated Bachelor's Degree program that will prepare you for careers in federal government, such as an Air Marshal.

Associate's Criminal Justice Administration
BSCJ - Law Enforcement
BSCJ - Forensic Science
BSCJ - Special Populations

Bryant & Stratton College : Bryant & Stratton College Online is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, one of the six regional accreditation agencies recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation.

Associate's in Criminal Justice
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice

Capella University: Capella University is regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).

BS in Public Safety - Homeland Security
BS in Public Safety - Security Management
BS in Public Safety - Emergency Management
BS in Public Safety - Criminal Justice
Master's of Science - Public Safety Leadership
PhD in Public Safety Leadership

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Everest University Online :

Criminal Investigations Associate's Degree
Homeland Security Associate's Degree
Homeland Security Bachelor's Degree
Criminal Justice Associate's Degree
Criminal Justice Bachelor's Degree
Paralegal Associate's
Paralegal Bachelor's

Kaplan University:

AAS in CJ
AAS in Fire Science
Bachelor's in - CJ, Corrections, Computer Crime, Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Psychology, Homeland Security, Juvenile Justice, Law Enforcement, CJ Administration and Management, Fire & Emergency Management, Fire Science, International & Comparative CJ

Keiser University:

AA in Criminal Justice
Associate's in Homeland Security
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice
Bachelor's in Homeland Security
Bachelor's in Legal Studies
Master's in Criminal Justice

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Lincoln College Online:

BS in Criminal Justice and The Study of the Criminal Mind

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Portland State University:

Bachelor's in Criminology and Criminal Justice

Rasmussen College Online:

Associate's in Criminal Justice - Homeland Security
Associate's in Criminal Justice
AACJ - Corrections
AACJ - Crime Scene Evidence
AACJ - Law Enforcement
Associate's in Accounting - Financial Investigation
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice
Certificate - Police Officer Education

South University Online:

Bachelor's in Criminal Justice
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice - Cyber Crime
Bachelor's CJ - Juvenile Justice
Bachelor's CJ - Crime Scene Investigation
Bachelor's CJ - Law Enforcement
Master's in Criminal Justice
Master's in Criminal Justice - Homeland Security
Master's in CJ - Corrections
Master's in CJ - Cyber Crime

St Leo University: Undergrad Studies - Distance Learning

Bachelor's in Criminology

Strayer University: Accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, which is an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

B.S. in Criminal Justice: Homeland Security and Emergency Management
B.S. in Criminal Justice: Homeland Security Technology
B.S. in IS: Homeland Security and Information Systems
Certificate in IS: Homeland Security and Information Systems
Diploma in IS: Homeland Security and Information Systems
B.S. in Criminal Justice: Criminal Justice Administration

Utica College Online:

Certificate in Financial Crimes Investigator
Bachelor's in Cybersecurity - Cybercrime Investigations and Forensics
Bachelor's in Cybersecurity - Information Assurance
Bachelor's in Economic Crime Investigation
MBA in Economic Crime and Fraud Management

Virginia College:

AA in Criminal Justice
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice
Master's in Criminal Justice
Master's in Cybersecurity

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Walden University Online: Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. The Higher Learning Commission is one of six regional accrediting bodies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

BS in Criminal Justice - Homeland Security
BS in Criminal Justice - Management & Administration
BS in Criminal Justice - Computer Info Syst & Security
BS in Criminal Justice - Crime & Criminals
BS in Criminal Justice - Human Services for CJ
MPA - Homeland Security and Policy Coordination
PhD in Public Policy - Homeland Security

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