Strengthened hiring and screening standards for immigration enforcement officers

(a) Minimum eligibility requirements The Secretary of Homeland Security shall enhance the performance, professionalism, and integrity of immigration enforcement officers and agents by establishing strengthened hiring and screening standards for all newly hired officers and agents. (b) Standards The standards required under subsection (a) shall require each applicant— (1) to be at least 20 years of age at the time of application and at least 21 years of age at the start of the next scheduled basic training academy; (2) to possess a high school diploma or equivalent credential at the time of application; (3) to possess authorization to live and work in the United States, as demonstrated by documentation sufficient to satisfy employment eligibility verification requirements under Federal law; and (4) to undergo comprehensive background investigations that include— (A) criminal history checks; (B) reviews of prior law enforcement or military service, including disciplinary records and sustained complaints; (C) screening for any history of domestic violence, sexual assault, or other violent conduct; (D) drug use screening consistent with Federal law; (E) reviews for affiliations with terrorist organizations, violent extremist groups, or hate-based organizations; (F) reviews of publicly available social media and online activity for evidence of bias, extremism, discriminatory conduct, or advocacy of violence; and (G) psychological suitability assessments to ensure fitness for duty, sound judgment, and the ability to safely interact with the public.