ICE hiring event in Arlington seeks Deportation Officers and Attorneys

(U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is holding a two-day ICE hiring event in Arlington, bringing federal recruiters, hiring managers, and medical staff under one roof to speed job offers for law enforcement and legal roles. The event runs August 26–27, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CST at Esports Stadium Arlington, 1200 Ballpark Way, Arlington, TX 76011. ICE says it aims to fill a large number of openings—especially Deportation Officers within Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) and General Attorneys—while also sharing information about federal healthcare careers through onsite ICE Health Service Corps teams.

ICE officials describe a streamlined process designed for “same-day job offers” to qualified candidates, a key draw for applicants who want a clear decision without weeks of waiting. According to analysis by VisaVerge.com, the agency is recruiting “thousands” of positions nationwide as part of a broader staffing push, with Arlington serving as a major hub for this round of hiring.

Event details and hiring push

The ICE hiring event in Arlington centers on rapid, face-to-face screening. Recruiters plan to brief candidates on day-to-day duties for Deportation Officers—who carry out arrests, detention decisions, and removals under federal law—and for General Attorneys who support the government’s cases. The structure allows candidates to ask direct questions about training, schedules, and work locations, which has been a sticking point for many job seekers considering federal law enforcement.

The Department of Homeland Security recently removed age limits for applicants, widening the applicant pool. ICE points to this change as a way to bring in experienced mid-career professionals, veterans, and others who may have been shut out by the previous cap. Local media, including FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth, have highlighted both the age-limit waiver and the agency’s emphasis on quick decisions as signs of a large-scale hiring effort.

While the main focus is on law enforcement and legal teams, the presence of ICE Health Service Corps opens another pathway. Healthcare professionals—nurses, advanced practice providers, behavioral health clinicians, and administrators—can speak with federal medical recruiters about careers that support detention health services. That addition may draw candidates who want to serve but do not seek a badge-and-gun role.

Key logistical items for attendees:
– $10 parking fee at the venue.
– ICE requests applicants arrive early, as lines can form before doors open.
– The event is listed on USAJobs and Eventbrite, and the agency’s recruitment site contains role descriptions and baseline qualifications.

Incentives and what applicants should expect

ICE is pairing the Arlington event with some of the strongest hiring incentives currently on offer in federal law enforcement. Event materials describe:

• Hiring incentives up to $50,000 for new federal employees in targeted roles.
• Student loan repayment up to $60,000 for federally backed loans, tied to a five-year service agreement.
• For qualified Deportation Officers, up to 25% Administratively Uncontrollable Overtime (AUO) pay.
• Special Law Enforcement Officer Retirement benefits, allowing earlier retirement and enhanced annuity calculations compared with standard federal retirement.

Applicants should plan for a formal vetting process even when a tentative offer is extended on site. ICE requires:
– A urinalysis drug test.
– A thorough background check.
– Medical clearance via the agency’s ICE Medical Clearance Form (early completion recommended).

ICE has provided early access to the agency’s ICE Medical Clearance Form on its official recruitment site, allowing applicants to get the form completed by a licensed independent provider in advance. Doing so can help speed the medical review after a tentative offer. The form and event details are available at America Needs You | ICE.

Important: Bring multiple copies of your resume, academic transcripts, and professional licenses to move more quickly through the process.

What recruiters will cover on-site

For many job seekers, the chance to speak with frontline Deportation Officers and agency attorneys is the most useful part of the day. Recruiters at the Arlington event are expected to discuss:

• Basic requirements for ERO officer roles and attorney positions.
• Training pipelines and academy schedules.
• How AUO works in practice and its effect on take-home pay.
• Leave, health insurance, and retirement packages.
• Opportunities to move between field offices or advance into specialized units.

Candidates considering attorney roles should expect questions about courtroom experience, motion practice, and willingness to relocate to high-need field offices. For Deportation Officers, recruiters will focus on fitness for duty, judgment under pressure, and readiness to work irregular hours. Both roles require strong writing skills, attention to detail, and careful record-keeping.

Hiring process flow and standards

ICE frames the hiring surge as a public safety measure that supports its mission to enforce federal immigration law and manage detained populations across the United States 🇺🇸. The agency says it is expanding both enforcement capacity and legal support to keep pace with case volume and court needs, including representation in immigration proceedings.

Event planners stress that same-day decisions do not mean relaxed standards. The format brings hiring managers, human resources, and medical reviewers into the same space to shorten the time between interview and offer. Candidates may move through this sequence in one visit:

1. Resume and document checks.
2. Panel interviews and subject-matter briefings.
3. Conditional/tentative offer discussions.
4. Follow-up steps (background checks, drug testing, final medical clearance).

ICE expects to hold similar hiring events across the country this year, using outcomes from Arlington—such as the number of tentative offers and conversion rate to final hires—to shape subsequent events.

Alternatives and final guidance

For applicants who cannot attend in person:
– Roles remain posted on USAJobs.
– Legal positions may also be listed through Department of Homeland Security hiring channels.

However, the Arlington event offers a unique advantage: the chance for an immediate, face-to-face decision. Job seekers who prepare in advance—bring multiple resume copies, academic transcripts, and professional licenses, and complete the ICE Medical Clearance Form early—are more likely to move quickly through the process.

ICE emphasizes that the combination of incentives, age-limit changes, and onsite decision-making is intended to remove common barriers to public service. The agency’s goal is a workforce with a mix of backgrounds—law enforcement, legal, healthcare, military, and community service—reflecting the complex realities of immigration enforcement today.

Prospective applicants can review job descriptions, benefits, and the medical clearance steps on the official recruitment site, and they can use the Arlington event to put questions directly to the teams making the decisions. For many, that personal exchange is the difference between considering a federal career and walking away with a conditional offer the same day.