General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, and Compliance Series

In 1801 the day-to-day work varies enormously by agency: adjudicating immigration benefit applications, inspecting airports for certification, investigating complaints and inquiries, and training the people who do those jobs. Recent employers have included U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the Coast Guard, the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers, the Federal Aviation Administration, the Air Force and the Department of State.

Recent listings have included immigration services officers and their supervisors, immigration officers, airport certification and safety inspectors, an investigations and inquiries specialist, a compliance investigator, a field office director, a supervisory law enforcement instructor, an inspections superintendent and an investigations complaints resolution supervisor.

Applying tip: read the “Conditions of employment” section before the duties. Many 1801 positions require a background investigation, drug testing or a residency requirement, and immigration officer roles typically require U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a clearance. Our USCIS guide covers how its officer positions are structured, and the legal jobs guide is useful for the adjudication side of the work.