J6ers Now working where?

Where else?  ICE ICE Baby!(allegedly)  The times they are a-changin'.  This is all speculation and unconfirmed: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/house-democrats-trump-administration-jan-6-rioters-ice/

Here are some details about ICE employment qualifications culled from sources on the web, which are NOT to be taken as the specific requirements, just general guidelines:

Becoming an officer for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) involves a rigorous multi-stage process. Requirements vary slightly depending on whether you are applying for Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) (Deportation Officers) or Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) (Special Agents).

1. Basic Eligibility Requirements

Before the physical and mental testing begins, all candidates must meet these foundational standards:

• Citizenship: You must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Age: Generally, you must be referred for selection before your 40th birthday.
• Note: In 2025, policy shifts began exploring the removal of age caps for certain "patriotic" recruits, but the standard remains 37–40 for most federal law enforcement tracks. Waivers are often available for veterans or those with previous federal law enforcement experience, but generally you need to be under 40.
• Residency: You must have lived in the U.S. for at least 3 of the last 5 years (exceptions exist for military/federal service overseas).
• Legal: You must have a valid driver’s license and be legally eligible to carry a firearm (e.g., no domestic violence convictions).

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2. Education & Experience

ICE usually hires at the GL-5, GL-7, or GL-9 grade levels.

• GL-5 (Entry Level): Requires a Bachelor’s degree (any field) OR 3 years of general work experience that demonstrates responsibility and sound judgment. I’m guessing military experience is one.
• GL-7/9 (Specialized): Requires either graduate-level education (Master's or JD) or "specialized experience" in law enforcement, such as conducting investigations, preparing reports, or applying criminal laws. Not an entry level gig.

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3. The "Exams and Testing" (The Screening Process)

If your application passes the initial review, you must complete several high-stakes assessments and if you fail, you’re out:

• Physical Fitness Test (PFT): For ERO, this typically includes a kneel/stand test, push-ups (a whopping 15 in 2 minutes!), and a 5-minute cardiovascular step test. HSI Special Agents requirements often include a 1.5-mile run and sprints.  Again, not sure what time you have to run 1.5 miles, but I’d be surprised if you have to do it in under 15 minutes to qualify given that Baltimore has a 15 minute mile requirement for police officers, allegedly.
• Medical Exam: Includes vision (must correct to 20/20), hearing, and a full physical. Again, not sure of body fat percentages or what would disqualify someone from moving forward.
• Background Investigation: A deep dive into your criminal history, finances, and associations to obtain a Secret Security Clearance. This can take 3 months to a year. Not sure what exactly this entails as well. I know people are being hired pretty quickly but that is what the internet seems to think the duration is at this point.
• Drug Testing: Mandatory pre-employment and random testing after hire. Not sure exactly what drugs are tested for or what happens if you are flagged or take prescription meds.
• Polygraph: You may be required to take a "lie detector" test as part of the security vetting about your back ground and/or experience. No idea how one determines if someone fails that but you take it.

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4. Paid Training

Once hired, you are sent to the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Glynco, Georgia.

• ERO Officers: Complete a ~16-week Basic Immigration Law Enforcement Training Program.
• HSI Special Agents: Complete a ~22-week program, including the Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP).
• Language: If you aren't already proficient, you may have to complete a 5-week Spanish language program.

Warning: ICE has a "no retest" policy for some fitness and academic portions of training. If you fail a component, your conditional job offer is usually withdrawn immediately. So it is a good idea to be prepared to do 15 pushups within 2 minutes.