About ICE Criminal Investigators (Special Agents)

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is the largest investigative arm of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), operating out of 26 principal field offices nationwide and more than 50 offices internationally.

Our mission is to protect America and uphold public safety. ICE fulfills this mission by identifying criminal activities and eliminating vulnerabilities that pose a threat to our nation’s borders, as well as enforcing economic, transportation and infrastructure security.

ICE Special Agents utilize innovative investigative techniques and new technological resources to help prevent terrorism and other criminal activities by targeting the people, money and materials that support illegal organizations. You could be involved in a variety of challenging criminal and civil investigations involving national security threats, terrorism, public safety, drug smuggling, child exploitation, human trafficking, illegal arms export, financial crimes, commercial fraud and more. Our Special Agents have a commitment to excellence and to protecting our country.

Learn more about becoming an entry-level ICE Special Agent:

• Benefits/Position Information
• Qualifications/Requirements
• Hiring Process
• Test Preparation Manuals
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)