By Steve Neavling
Faced with a shortage of Border Patrol agents, CBP is offering incentives of up to $30,000 for newly appointed applicants.
“Getting into law enforcement can be difficult. Often, candidates must be willing to move to a new location,” Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens said in announcing the incentives. “The mission of the U.S. Border Patrol is one of national security. It plays a vital role in keeping our communities and our country safe. It is both exciting and rewarding work, offering the ability to work outdoors and with specialty groups like Horse Patrol, the K-9 Unit, and much more.”
Additional incentives are being offered for applicants who accept a remote location such as Sierra Blanca, Texas; Presidio, Texas; Sanderson, Texas; Comstock, Texas; Lordsburg, N.M.; Freer, Texas; Hebbronville, Texas; and Ajo, Ariz.
“The ability to safeguard our borders and keep Americans safe is our top priority at CBP and to do that successfully we must attract qualified candidates to fill critical positions,” Andrea Bright, assistant commissioner of CBP’s Human Resources Management, said. “To address ongoing recruiting challenges and remain competitive with other law enforcement organizations, CBP is now offering a $20,000 recruitment incentive for all newly appointed Border Patrol agents who successfully complete the academy and three years of service. Another $10,000 will be paid if the agent accepts a remote location.”
Local, state and federal law enforcement agencies across the country are having trouble filling vacancies.
