COLLEGE GRADS OFFERED CUSTOMS AGENCY JOBS.Byline: Josh Kleinbaum Staff Writer The Immigration immigration, entrance of a person (an alien) into a new country for the purpose of establishing permanent residence. Motives for immigration, like those for migration generally, are often economic, although religious or political factors may be very important. and Customs Enforcement Agency has a gift for college graduates: a job. The agency, a division of the Department of Homeland Security Noun 1. Department of Homeland Security - the federal department that administers all matters relating to homeland security Homeland Security executive department - a federal department in the executive branch of the government of the United States , plans to hire 800 to 1,000 agents this year and is appealing to recent college graduates to apply. ``At this time, there's probably no more important work that can be done by somebody that wants to be involved in current affairs current affairs npl → (noticias fpl de) actualidad f current affairs current npl → (questions fpl d')actualité f and wants to really make a difference in protecting this country's security,'' ICE spokeswoman Laurie Haley said. The agency is seeking applicants with a bachelor's degree or three years of law enforcement experience. College degrees need not be in criminal justice, Special Agent Richard Wood For the British politician, see . For the English footballer, see . Richard Wood, nicknamed Batman, (born May 31, 1953 in Elizabeth, NJ) is a retired National Football League linebacker. said. ``We're open to any type of education,'' Wood said. ``We want people with diverse backgrounds, people who are good at different things. Criminal justice majors aren't the only ones who excel at Verb 1. excel at - be good at; "She shines at math" shine at excel, surpass, stand out - distinguish oneself; "She excelled in math" this job.'' Agents could work on a wide variety of cases, including illegal arms exports, financial crimes, commercial fraud, immigration fraud, human trafficking and child exploitation. The job's minimum salary is $37,000, with an additional 25 percent bonus for those with law enforcement experience. Recruits must be under 37 years old and pass a background investigation, a medical exam and a drug test. Josh Kleinbaum, (818) 713-3669 josh.kleinbaum(at)dailynews.com IF YOU GO --ICE will hold recruiting seminars at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. June 2 at the Federal Building, 300 N. Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. St. Reservations must be made by Friday by calling (562) 624-3800, Ext. 3465. CAPTION(S): box Box: IF YOU GO (see text) |
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