A Very Brief History. The original Bengal cats are a hybrid of the Asian Leopard Cat and domestic cats. They were developed by various people, most notably Jean Sugden Mill, in the 1970s and 80s with the aim of harnessing the beauty of the wild cat, yet maintaining the temperament of the domestic cat.
TrackingâBorder Patrol agents often pursue illegal aliens through the wilderness along U.S. borders using traditional tools like horses, dogs and man-tracking. Salary Potential for Border Patrol Agents. An entering Border Patrol recruit may expect between $36,000 and $46,000 in annual salary in the first year. Within three years, this may rise to as high as $70,000 in annual salary. Border Patrol agents may receive bonuses of 10 to 25 percent in salary due to overtime or shifts on Sundays or holidays. Most recruits enter with a GL-5 status, but those with GL-7 have the potential for considerably higher salaries.
Border patrol officers can earn up to 25% above their base salary by working overtime and picking up weekend and holiday shifts. Other benefits include paid training and a uniform allowance of $1,500, as well as federal employee benefits (www.cbp.gov).ome applicants are required to take a lie-detector test. Those who meet all requirements will be asked to take the Border Patrol Exam before spending 12 weeks of intense training at the Border Patrol Academy in New Mexico.