U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has amplified its hiring drive by taking recruiting messages directly to social media, including X (formerly Twitter). In a recent post from the agency’s official handle — “@ICEgov America needs you! Join U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement today.” — ICE encouraged qualified candidates to start the application process online and join one of the Department of Homeland Security’s frontline enforcement teams. A companion message on ICE’s “America Needs You” page stresses that an undergraduate degree is not required for many entry-level law enforcement and support roles, widening the pool of people who can apply.
What the ICE “America Needs You” page says
The official recruitment page explains that ICE is looking for people willing to help “remove criminals and predators” and support immigration and customs enforcement nationwide. It highlights multiple career tracks — Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), detention and deportation officers, criminal investigators, and medical/support staff — and makes clear that motivated applicants without a four-year degree can still compete, provided they meet federal standards.
How to apply
- Go to the ICE careers / DHS careers portal (referenced in the social posts) and follow the “Join” or “Careers” instructions.
- Create or log in to your USAJOBS profile.
- Search for listings under “Immigration and Customs Enforcement” or “Department of Homeland Security.”
- Upload a federal-style résumé (include job titles, dates, hours per week, and duties).
- Attach supporting documents — veterans’ preference, transcripts if you have them, current federal SF-50, or professional licenses.
- Submit before the closing date on the vacancy announcement; some jobs fill quickly.
- Complete assessments/background steps if you are referred: structured interview, medical, fitness, and security investigation.
Basic requirements (typical)
- U.S. citizenship
- Age generally 21+ for armed/field positions
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to pass a DHS / ICE background investigation and drug screening
- No disqualifying criminal history
- Willingness to attend and pass federal law enforcement training (FLETC)
- Selective Service registration (if applicable)
- Physical fitness sufficient for field duties
- For some jobs, Spanish or other language skills are a plus, not a must
A key point from ICE’s own page: “You do not need an undergraduate degree.” That makes these openings attractive to military veterans, community college graduates, and people with significant work experience in security, corrections, transportation, or local law enforcement.
Benefits ICE is promoting
- Federal pay under the GS scale + locality pay
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
- Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with government match
- Paid leave and 11+ federal holidays
- LEAP / overtime for qualifying law-enforcement roles
- Training, certifications, and the ability to move to other DHS components
ICE’s social and web messaging frames the jobs as public-safety work: protecting borders, disrupting criminal networks, and supporting lawful immigration — “America needs you.”
