ICE Hiring Deportation Officers in Mass & Across New England

You too can become an ICE Deportation Officer if you are a U.S. citizen and can, among other requirements, clear security, legally carry a gun, and ace a tinkle test. As luck would have it, ICE is hiring nationwide, including here in New England.

Local Impact & Recent New England ICE Activity

ICE agents were recently spotted making targeted arrests in New Bedford, Dartmouth, and Fall River, drawing the ire of some local officials. Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has not always been very welcoming of ICE, either.

If you've dreamed of an action-packed career beyond the traditional 9-5 (sorry, Dolly) desk gig, this could be your opportunity – but time is wasting, and you want to apply before the end of the year.

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ICE Deportation Officer Job Responsibilities & Mission

The United States Office of Personnel Management (OPM) asks: "Are you ready to defend the homeland?" The pitch seeks recruits for a "dynamic and rewarding career" as an ICE Deportation Officer with Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO).

ICE Is Recruiting Deportation Officers In Massachusetts And Rhode Island — Getty Images

"Join a dedicated team safeguarding U.S. borders and upholding immigration laws, playing a key role in defending our nation," OPM said.

Open New England ICE Job Locations

The Department of Homeland Security plans to hire thousands of new Deportation Officers with openings in Burlington and Springfield, Massachusetts, and Providence and Warwick, Rhode Island.

Positions are also available in Bridgeport and Hartford, Connecticut; Newport and Scarborough, Maine; Manchester, New Hampshire; and Saint Albans, Vermont.

Requirements & Application Deadline on USAJobs

The OPM's official webpage, USAJobs.gov, provides details about job responsibilities, requirements, qualifications, the pay scale, and how to apply. Veterans are encouraged to apply. All jobs are full-time, and travel may be required. The application period is open through December 31, 2026.

ICE and Law Enforcement Team Up to Arrest Illegal Aliens

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other law enforcement partners have arrested 370 “alien offenders” during an “enhanced operation” in Massachusetts, including a man in New Bedford, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigations.

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