Desperate for border agents, CBP offers up to $30,000 for new recruits

Amid an unprecedented surge in illegal border crossings, U.S. Customs and Border Protections has moved to sweeten the pot for prospective Border Patrol agents, offering up to $30,000 in incentives to new recruits.

"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," CBP Human Resources Management Assistant Commissioner Andrea Bright said in a statement. "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."

Among the remote locations eligible for the additional funds are Sierra Blanca, Texas; Presidio, Texas; Sanderson, Texas; Comstock, Texas; Lordsburg, N.M.; Freer, Texas; Hebbronville, Texas; and Ajo, Ariz.

"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," Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens said in the announcement.

The situation at the southern border has attracted considerable scrutiny from Republicans and has even prompted lawmakers to mull the possibility of impeachment Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over the matter. Following an impeachment hearing earlier this week, every Republican on the House Homeland Security Committee endorsed removing him from office.

Ben Whedon is an editor and reporter for Just the News. Follow him on X, formerly Twitter.