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.
After a year at the GL-9 pay grade, border agents are eligible for a promotion to the GL-11 pay grade which ranges from $59,987 per year to $77,981. After a year at the GL-11 pay grade, agents can be promoted to the GL-12 level where the salary ranges from $71,901 to $93,470. Related Reading: Does Border Patrol Give Polygraphs for Employment? Additional Pay Border agents work 40 hours per week, but are expected to work an additional nine to 10 hours per week of what the aganecy terms administratively uncontrollable overtime. Agents are also given additional pay for working nights, Sundays and holidays.