i while ago i said that cops were pretty well paid. i think this article in the republic backs that up. it says that starting border patrol cops are making $30,000 to start which can go up to $45,000 with over time, and they get $50,000 which can go up to $65,000 after 3 years. not bad pay for a thug with a gun and badge.
Arizona Republic
Friday, March 17, 2000
Border Patrol struggles to recruit
By Steve Dimeglio
Gannett News Service
Washington - The sales pitch sounds enticing.
Work Outdoors in the rugged backcountry of the West and hunt down smugglers.
Earn $30,000 your first year and $50,000 after three years. Overtime could tack on an additiona $15,000 per year. There's even a $2,000 signing bonus.
Top-notch medical, dental and vacation packages are included. Civil Service jobprotection, too. A government pension after 20 years.
Unfortunately, the sales pitch is falling on deaf ears. Border Patrol recruiters are having a tough time because of the tight job market, and they are being forced to use unprecedented efforcts to lure new agents.
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