![]() > My story is somewhat similar, in that I started my career on the Southwest border. And then when Homeland Security was formed a couple of years after that, I transitioned to that agency, and that's where I am now. And then I got picked up as a Special Agent with then INS Investigations in 1998. Then I was homesick - I'm from San Antonio - I left the Border Patrol to take a job as what we now call a Customs and Border Protection Officer at the San Antonio airport. So I left for, Texas, and was there for three years. And I got offered the job as a Border Patrol Agent. And a friend of mine was going to take the test for the U.S. > So back in the early 1990s, I was a college student in my senior year, didn't know what I was going to do. > And could you both share with our listeners about what your current job is now? Talk a little bit about your background and how you got into this position. So we enforce those 400 laws at all of our borders to ensure national safety, to keep the public safe, and to ensure and maintain our country's homeland security. So since we are the largest investigative law enforcement presence for DHS, it is our job to enforce and investigate over 400 laws that relate to crimes that touch or cross our land and sea borders, as well as our airports. Department of Homeland Security, and our mission, as it's written, is to investigate, disrupt, and dismantle terrorists, transnational and other criminal organizations that threaten or seek to exploit the Customs and Immigration laws of the United States. > Homeland Security Investigations is the principal investigative arm of the U.S. To start out, Allison, would you talk about the mission of HSI, and perhaps clarify for our listeners what HSI actually does? Our guests today are Special Agent Allison Carter Anderson and Special Agent Cory Downs, who will be discussing what it's like to be a Special Agent with ICE's Homeland Security Investigations, or HSI. ![]() Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the hiring process, and how to put your best foot forward. This podcast highlights career opportunities at U.S. Opiola is a member of the Senior Executive Service (SES).> Welcome to the Careers at ICE podcast. In that capacity, he directed an office responsible for investigating allegations of public corruption, employee criminal and administrative misconduct, ICE detainee sexual assaults, and civil rights violations. Prior to accepting the position as HSI special agent in charge in Newark, Opiola led ICE's Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR), Northeast Region. ![]() “Make no mistake about it, there are always challenges but our special agents are up to the challenge and will excel to help safeguard our country,” said Opiola. HSI also works to deprive potential terrorists and transnational gangs from employing smuggling networks and methods to further their crimes against the United States. HSI uses its unique customs and immigration law enforcement authorities to identify, disrupt and dismantle criminal organizations and other threats. HSI plays a key role in maintaining the safety and security of the United States relative to international trade and commerce, financial markets, contraband, industrial and strategic parity, and immigration and border integrity. “I eagerly look forward to building on the foundation in place and collaborating further with all agencies and law enforcement personnel to solidify a proud impact on public safety.” “I could think of no greater opportunity than to lead a group of dedicated and intelligent special agents and support staff in New Jersey”, said Opiola.
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