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Nicole
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How does being a Immigration And Customs inspector affect your regular lifestyle?
Do they prohibit you do do certain stuff? Can you have tattoos/piercings?
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Dr. Kelly Desso
Protective Services
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Somers, Connecticut
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Dr. Kelly’s Answer
Customs and immigration officers are typically subjected to thorough background investigations and security screenings during their recruitment process. Even though their security clearance may not be on par with those working in intelligence or military services, they are meticulously vetted to ensure their suitability for the roles. This rigorous vetting process is designed to confirm their reliability and integrity, which are crucial for performing their duties effectively and responsibly.
There could be certain restrictions you may need to adhere to. For instance, even though I'm not an immigration officer, I can share that the use of marijuana is a good example. Despite its legality in my residing state, its federal prohibition means a blanket ban for all employees, regardless of their personal inclinations.
As for tattoos and piercings, there seems to be a more relaxed approach towards tattoos during my tenure at the airport, provided they didn't contain any offensive language. However, piercings were not permitted.
There could be certain restrictions you may need to adhere to. For instance, even though I'm not an immigration officer, I can share that the use of marijuana is a good example. Despite its legality in my residing state, its federal prohibition means a blanket ban for all employees, regardless of their personal inclinations.
As for tattoos and piercings, there seems to be a more relaxed approach towards tattoos during my tenure at the airport, provided they didn't contain any offensive language. However, piercings were not permitted.
Robert Musselwhite
Entrepreneur
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Robert’s Answer
Here is the sad truth. It’s a job. Tattoos and piercings aside consider that every aspect of how you live your “ regular life” is in one way or another controlled by the job and it’s related income. Determine how you want to live the rest of your life and choose wisely. Will doing whatever you choose to do give you the lifestyle you wish to live? Choose wisely.
Teresa Heinrich
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Santa Clara, California
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Teresa’s Answer
First there are safety concerns. According to CNN, however, being a border agent is safer than being a police officer. https://www.cnn.com/2018/05/01/us/border-patrol-agent-less-dangerous-than-being-police-officer-invs/index.html
As per CNN: "Border Patrol agents lead far safer work lives on average than most other law enforcement officers. The border crossers an agent apprehends – an average of two people per month in fiscal year 2016 – are less likely to be violent than those drawing the attention of local police. And there is no clear evidence that the border is growing more dangerous for agents.... Some areas of the border are more dangerous – on the outskirts of south San Diego or Brownsville, Texas, for instance. “In some places, it is much more the high-risk kind of job that fits the mythology,” said Robert Lee Maril, a professor of sociology at East Carolina University who embedded with the Border Patrol for two years. In the Rio Grande Valley sector in Texas, for example, CPB recorded one assault last year per every seven agents – though, again, those figures are higher than what the FBI is expected to report when it releases its annual study on killings and assaults of law enforcement officers."
Then there is pay: According to careers.com -- https://www.thebalancecareers.com/ice-agent-career-profile-974493 - the pay is pretty good:
ICE Agent Salary
An ICE agent's salary varies based on geographic area, level of experience, education, certifications, and other factors. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics classifies ICE agents under the category of police and detectives, with an annual salary range as follows:
Median Annual Salary: $63,380 ($30.47 /hour)
Top 10% Annual Salary: More than $106,090 ($51/hour)
Bottom 10% Annual Salary: Less than $36,550 ($17.57/hour)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2018
In addition to their base salary, ICE agents may also earn added pay based on the location of their field office.
As per CNN: "Border Patrol agents lead far safer work lives on average than most other law enforcement officers. The border crossers an agent apprehends – an average of two people per month in fiscal year 2016 – are less likely to be violent than those drawing the attention of local police. And there is no clear evidence that the border is growing more dangerous for agents.... Some areas of the border are more dangerous – on the outskirts of south San Diego or Brownsville, Texas, for instance. “In some places, it is much more the high-risk kind of job that fits the mythology,” said Robert Lee Maril, a professor of sociology at East Carolina University who embedded with the Border Patrol for two years. In the Rio Grande Valley sector in Texas, for example, CPB recorded one assault last year per every seven agents – though, again, those figures are higher than what the FBI is expected to report when it releases its annual study on killings and assaults of law enforcement officers."
Then there is pay: According to careers.com -- https://www.thebalancecareers.com/ice-agent-career-profile-974493 - the pay is pretty good:
ICE Agent Salary
An ICE agent's salary varies based on geographic area, level of experience, education, certifications, and other factors. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics classifies ICE agents under the category of police and detectives, with an annual salary range as follows:
Median Annual Salary: $63,380 ($30.47 /hour)
Top 10% Annual Salary: More than $106,090 ($51/hour)
Bottom 10% Annual Salary: Less than $36,550 ($17.57/hour)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2018
In addition to their base salary, ICE agents may also earn added pay based on the location of their field office.
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