Border Patrol Offers $30K Bonuses to New Recruits Amid Migrant Surge

The move comes as the agency grapples with staffing shortages and lawmakers in Washington continue negotiations for additional federal funding.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is offering up to $30,000 in bonuses to new recruits in an effort to address staffing shortages amid a surge in migrant crossings.
New Border Patrol agents are eligible for a $20,000 recruitment incentive, with half paid once their training is complete and the other $10,000 paid after three years of service.
Agents who agree to work in remote locations along the border, such as in Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona, will be eligible for an additional $10,000 bonus.
The CBP is also hosting a virtual career expo on January 24 to attract more applicants.
The increased recruitment efforts come as lawmakers in Washington, D.C. are still trying to reach a deal which would see more federal funding to tackle the migrant crisis.