The One Big Beautiful Bill Act containing much of President Donald Trump’s agenda allocates $75 billion for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and now ICE is using the funding to recruit agents.
ICE is offering incentives to attract new talent and encourage retired agents to return to the job. Top recruits may receive a signing bonus as large as $50,000, according to the New York Post, in addition to earning a six-figure salary.
“On behalf of a grateful nation,” ICE is calling upon former agents to “RETURN TO MISSION and reclaim your vital role among the courageous men and women of ICE.”
“You served the United States of America with distinction and honor. Now, your country is calling upon you to serve once more,” ICE writes on its website.
“Due to the prior administration’s disastrous immigration policies, the men and women of ICE now face unprecedented challenges,” according to ICE. “Your experience and unwavering commitment are critically needed to secure our communities and uphold our laws.”
Over 10 million illegal aliens entered the U.S. during the four years of the Biden administration, according to Department of Homeland Security data.
Since Trump returned to office on Jan. 20, the Trump administration has arrested nearly 300,000 illegal aliens and deported more than 239,000, according to DHS.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and border czar Tom Homan have made it clear they intend to continue rapidly arresting and deporting illegal aliens, with the priority remaining on criminal illegal aliens.
New ICE recruits are slated to earn between $50,000 to $90,000, according to USA Jobs.
“The Trump administration is fully committed to supporting the dedicated law enforcement professionals who secure our borders, shield our communities, and protect our national security and public safety,” according to ICE. “This is a pivotal moment in our country’s history, and your experience and expertise are vitally needed.”
ICE is seeking to grow its workforce with 10,000 new agents as ICE agents are facing a 830% increase in assaults since Trump returned to the White House. ICE enforcement operations have spurred anti-deportation demonstrations in cities across America, some of which have grown violent.
“Secretary Noem stands with ICE agents who put themselves in harm’s way to protect the American people from violent criminal illegal aliens,” Tricia McLaughlin, DHS assistant secretary, said in a recent statement.