"I'm looking for a government job instead of the uncertainty of a company filing for bankruptcy or laying off people without notice." -- Orlando Payne, 30, of Lawrence, who works in software support for a start-up company
But you might get caught up in some of the drug violence (see post below).
Think the recruiters tell them that?
"Border Patrol hits Mass. with its pitch; Recruits agents to boost force, fulfill mandate" by Rachana Rathi, Globe Staff | August 3, 2008
Amid news of layoffs and buyouts, the US Border Patrol is one of the rare employers offering jobs. By the thousands.
Orlando Payne, 30, of Lawrence, who works in software support for a start-up company...
"I want to feel more secure," he said. "I'm looking for a government job instead of the uncertainty of a company filing for bankruptcy or laying off people without notice."
For the fluent Spanish speaker, the challenge will be persuading his wife and children to leave New England.
That counts me out.
That's why I didn't get the four-year degree (in addition to running out of money).
All applicants who complete the four- to nine-month process of becoming an agent will begin working in either California, Arizona, New Mexico, or Texas. The application regimen includes a screening process, written exam, an interview, and Spanish proficiency, medical, and fitness tests.
Agents earn $36,000 to $46,000 the first year, plus another 25 percent in overtime pay; up to $70,000 in the third year of service; and federal health, life, and retirement benefits. They could possibly move from the Southwest in two years.
While it is successful in military recruiting - 25 percent of agents have a military background - the agency's diversity efforts haven't had great success. About 53 percent of agents are Hispanic, about 45 percent are white, and about 1 percent are African-American, officials said.
--MORE--"
