Trump administration ends age cap for ICE positions in major recruitment drive

Homeland Security announced an end to age restrictions for ICE officers amid 830% surge in assaults on agents and expanded deportation operations.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced the removal of an age cap for ICE officers on Wednesday.

ICE is seeking to entice more applicants with a signing bonus of up to $50,0000, options to repay or forgive student loans and other benefits.

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"Your country is calling on you to serve at ICE and defend the Homeland," Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons said in a statement. "In the wake of the Biden administration’s open border policies, the dedicated men and women of ICE now face unprecedented challenges in removing millions of criminal illegal aliens from our country. Thanks to the One Big Beautiful Bill, we now have funding to recruit and hire Americans who want to patriotically serve their country and protect American communities."

Officers from Border Patrol and the FBI conduct immigration enforcement in El Paso, Texas. (FBI)

On the recruitment web page, the agency has "How dangerous is the work?" listed as a frequently asked question.

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"ICE law enforcement officers should expect a certain level of risk when performing their duties; however, they are expertly trained and every precaution is taken by ICE when it comes to protecting its officers' well-being," the website states.

Fox News' Cameron Arcand contributed to this report

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