These officers carry firearms, make arrests, prepare investigative reports, present cases to the United States Attorneys for prosecution and give testimony in judicial and administrative proceedings. They maintain liaison and work closely with Federal, State, and local agencies. Criminal Investigators are located throughout the United States, including Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. Most positions are located in metropolitan areas, which have larger offices.
Competition is required to move to higher grade levels.
The Special Agent basic training course is a 21-week residential program and includes instruction in both academics and physical training. The mission of the Deportation Officers is to provide for the control and removal of persons who have been ordered deported or otherwise required to depart from the United States. Officers must closely monitor deportation proceedings from initiation to conclusion, which may mean removal of an individual from the United States. Close liaison with foreign consulates and embassies is required to facilitate the timely issuance of passports and travel documents required for deportation. Officers may be required to respond to congressional inquiries.