Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said the age barrier for Immigration and Customs Enforcement applicants has been removed amid “overwhelming” interest in employment at the organization.
As of Wednesday morning, ICE’s frequently asked questions page does not reflect this change, saying law enforcement officer applicants are eligible for referral for criminal investigator positions before turning 37. Applicants must also be at least 21 when applying.
Noem said Wednesday that ICE is seeking to hire 10,000 new officers and has already received 80,000 applications from interested parties.
“We’ve removed any of the age barriers. We no longer have a cap on how old you can be, or you can continue at age 18. Sign up for ICE and join us, and be a part of it. We’ll get you trained and ready to be equipped to go out on the streets and help protect families,” Noem said on Fox News’s Fox & Friends.
The Department of Homeland Security unveiled several hiring bonuses for ICE applicants following the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, including a maximum $50,000 signing bonus and options for student loan repayment and forgiveness.
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Noem called for the bill’s passage, saying it would provide ICE agents “the necessary protection” to continue deportations.
Noem announced in a press release Tuesday that Indiana will soon have its own version of Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz,” which will expand ICE detention space by 1,000 beds. Gov. Mike Braun (R-IN) expressed enthusiasm for the project, saying in DHS’s press release that Indiana is “proud” to work with both Noem and President Donald Trump.