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Posted by: 2-Delta

I see there is an upcoming test for this. I also noticed it seems that although part of, it seems an IEA is different than an ICE agent. Could someone please clarify? Plus how long is the FLETC training for this position? Thanks in advance. Good luck to anyone taking the Boston exam.

Posted by: RCS

2-Delta,

Here is a forum dedicated to the IEA officer position....

http://forums.delphiforums.com/n/mai...ttyurl=%2FIEAF

It is my understanding that IEA officers do detention and removal, as well as escorting detainees back to their native countries. There are more responsiblities such as arrests and investigations, etc. I have no knowledge of the Special Agent's specific duties or how they differ from the IEA officer's. I believe that the FLETC academy for IEA officers is 18 weeks including the Spanish classes.

Posted by: onetime

The IEA (Immigration Enforcement Agent) is a series 1801 position, where as an ICE Special Agent is a series 1811 postition. The only difference I can tell you (because I too am not familiar with the job functions of a Special Agent) is the the 1811 position is an investigative position. The two have entirely different hiring process. The IEA through USA Jobs and a testing process, and the SA through a field office recruiter. RCS, I believe you are correct when you say IEA's do alot of detention and removal stuff and some detainee transports. I am in the process right now for an IEA position. It is like any other law enforcement process. Long and drawn out. I took the test in November of 2005 and did not hear anything until early March of this Year!! good luck to those taking the test. Oh and yes the academy is approx 17 weeks long (with a 5 week Spanish course depending on the Field Office you are processing for).

Posted by: NytroCop

Talked with a few people at my building and they said that this test is a doosey. I don't recall hearing anything about a language test (language learning aptitude) but they said it's a helluva lot of logic and extensive reasoning skills. I'll be taking the test on the 7th at the other building in town (the Tip). Who else is taking this bad boy?

AJ

Posted by: nixon3535

I am taking it too. I have been lookin over th study guide, some of the practice questions can try to trick you like haveing a question with a double negative word so its really positive. i heard that reasoning is just the name of the game of the test and i heard the process after the test, like any fed job, is drawn out as well. i qualified for the FBI SA Test and it has been almost 9 months of my status saying "Pending Phase 1 testing."....so it definatly seems like any govt job is going to be drawn out, but good luck to everyone taking it in Boston. at least its not civil service

Posted by: NytroCop

yeah, i've spoken to current and former IEA's (now ICE investigator's, etc.) and they all said the same thing: logic, reading comprehension, and keeping your head on straight and focused are the name of the game.

Good luck to you. If you live in SE MA and you want to commute in I may be able to finagle a bagel as far as parking is concerned. Give me a shout if you want to carpool.

AJ

Posted by: Blivid316

yeah i will be t here. take'em all i mean why not it is free and once you are in you are in. as mentioned it takes SO long to hear from them. I took a test over a year ago and just starting process now. crazy

Posted by: JoninNH

Hurry up and wait. Heard that one before.

Posted by: NytroCop

So how'd everyone like that lovely test this morning? It was a lot of fun. Filled with weird phrasings, double negative, and all-in-all pretty difficult questions.

Posted by: 2-Delta

I heard it was basically all just like the prep questions you could download. I also heard that there were plenty of shitbags there, as could be expected. My understanding was that Immigration is staying under ICE but becoming its own division again like it used to be, hence the need for another big hiring. My buddy is the one who took the test and told me all this so please someone correct me if Im wrong, Im just going on what I hear.

Posted by: KJack815

Some of the questions were confusing, but nothing impossible. Loaded with sentences that didn't really make sense. Gotta wait on the results but think i did alright, hopefully the process goes a little faster than it has in the past...yea good luck with that one happening

Posted by: K9Vinny

The IEA position used to be called DEO, Detention Enforcement Officers. They do the transporting, some overseas flights for deportation, and processing aliens in the jails. Not a bad way to get your foot in the door for a federal position, as they will be running a new academy every two weeks (50 per class). It is very close to the Special Agent position, except that they do not generally conduct investigations. Also, the position tops out at a Grade 9, while the SA position is a 13 (about $30K per year difference). Every IEA I know wants to transition to Deportation Officer (Grade 12) or Special Agent. The good ones usually do, so like I said, it is a good foot in the door, especially if you are getting close to the 37 year old cut off.

The academy is not as tough as any Mass. municipal academy. Good luck.

Posted by: KJack815

The only curveball with this academy is that you'll have to learn Spanish, havn't been through a municipal academy but don't believe thats in the normal curriculum, but goes hand in hand with the IEA Job so its a must do

Posted by: id1811xecj

I am a Special Agent for ICE Office of Investigations if anyone has any questions.

Posted by: 2-Delta

So do the IEA's go out on raids and lockup these aliens or is that all SA work?

Posted by: id1811xecj

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2-Delta

So do the IEA's go out on raids and lockup these aliens or is that all SA work?

As ICE is currently set up, there is little interaction between IEAs and SAs. All IEAs were transferred from the Office of Investigation to Detention and Removal several years ago. Before that, they worked side by side with SAs in the alien criminal removal program and worksite enforcement. Now, SAs are most likely to encounter them on large raids where DRO and OI work together, like the Swift investigation, or when processing prisoners.

It is not a bad job.

Posted by: nixon3535

I got my results back today from the test. I got an 84.

passing is 70 so thats a good thing but is government like civil service where you need a 100 to get a call back?

How did anyone else do?

Posted by: KJack815

Nixon yeah I'm wondering the same exact thing, u just beat me to it, I got an 86.5 but wasn't too thrilled. I was atleast under the impression that it would be something similar to CS. If anybody else cares to share? or else we'll just wait and see how the hiring process goes from here....although i did like the little detail that if you don't end up qualifiying this will be the last you'll hear from us hah, good luck to all

Posted by: 2-Delta

My friend said his results said 78.4 next to GS-5 and GS-7 so Im guessing that was his score. Sounds like he did kind of shitty lol.

Posted by: SargeLorenzo

anyone taking it in Cranston this Thursday?

Posted by: NytroCop

I ended up with an 82.7 at G-05. not sure where that lands me but I know I have quite a few people ahead of me. Congrats and good luck.

AJ

Posted by: SargeLorenzo

GS-5 Law Enforcement pay for MA is roughly $38,000+/yr

Posted by: KJack815

Has anybody heard how many people are going to be hired off of this test?

Posted by: NytroCop

depends on who you talk to... I talked with one ICE agents and she said that they won't look at you unless you get over a 90... talked to a couple other guys and they said since it's the IEA exam and not the full ICE, as long as you passed you'll be getting a call. *shrugs* guess we have to have a wait-and-see approach.

AJ

Posted by: misconceived

AJ, If your talking about J.R., she's not ICE.
Everyone thinks she is for some reason. SSA.

ICE is still interviewing from the test 2 years ago. So like the civil circus exam, sit back and wait.

Posted by: NytroCop

Interesting, well she introduces herself as such, that's why people think so. But that's neither here nor there. We'll talk about this tomorrow. Have fun.

Posted by: misconceived

Bump....

84.8

Posted by: FedLawMan4525

GS-05 pays a lot less than 38,000, try 30,312, GS-7 level is 38,000. ICE IEA is not what you think it is, unless you like sitting in an immigration prison. 12 week academy at FLETC in GA. If you want something better try ICE Special Agent, not ICE IEA.

Posted by: misconceived

ICE IEA's don't have a tough job.... I know a few.
Like any other FED, they have great benefits so who cares what the pay is.

Posted by: SargeLorenzo

Quote:

Originally Posted by FedLawMan4525

GS-05 pays a lot less than 38,000, try 30,312

Are you considering the LEO increase and locality differential? I'm a lowly GS-5 step 1 and it's $38,228. Better yet...

http://www.opm.gov/oca/07tables/pdf/BOS_leo.pdf

Posted by: FedLawMan4525

I stand corrected. Forgot IEA was 6c covered (beyond me why), and I wasn't thinking locality. I got stuck in Florida when I started with the FEDs and the locality pay was horrid, Hell Houston got a 21% increase and this is Ft Lauderdale. And no the benefits suck unless you put in your 20-32 years.

Posted by: SargeLorenzo

I took the test on the last date. My results just say I got a "rating" of 99.8, at least something good comes out of being a D-Vet. Anyone know when the next step takes place now that the testing and scoring are over for the area?

Posted by: NytroCop

Sit back and wait Sarge, you'll def. get a call eventually with a score like that!!

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