From Breitbart: The Trump administration is asking recently retired Border Patrol agents to “answer the call once more” and return to active service. The call from the administration followed several years of retirements as agents were frustrated with the Biden-era catch-and-release policies.
According to the official U.S. Customs and Border Protection website, retired Border Patrol agents are asked to reapply and return to the agency as agents. The returning agents are expected to assist the expanded deportation mission currently underway across the United States and elsewhere.
The job solicitation for Border Patrol Agents follows just days after ICE also solicited for retirees to reenlist, as reported by Breitbart. The roles and responsibilities of the rehires are left unclear in the solicitation. Still, retired Border Patrol Agent Frank Silva of the Sonoita Station in Arizona believes that they will likely serve in lighter administrative and support roles, which can free up regular agents to focus on physically demanding enforcement duties.
The announcement on the CBP website reads:
CBP is seeking to reinstate Border Patrol Agents (BPA) who previously retired from the agency, also known as reemployed annuitants. This opportunity is available to former BPAs who retired between July 2020 and July 2024. We need you back!
Help CBP keep our country safe and secure, and put your knowledge and experience to good use as we tackle the challenges ahead.
We ask you to answer the call once more to protect the American people, safeguard our borders, and enhance the nation’s economic prosperity.
As a reemployed annuitant, CBP may allow a waiver of Salary Offset (Dual Compensation Waiver). Reemployed annuitants with a dual compensation waiver receive both their full basic annuity and full salary.
The new Border Patrol Commissioner is a former retiree himself.
CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott announced Wednesday, “I retired as Chief of the Border Patrol four years ago—but the mission never left me. Now I’m back, ready to put America’s security, sovereignty, and interests first. Let’s get to work.”
I retired as Chief of the Border Patrol four years ago—but the mission never left me. Now I’m back, ready to put America’s security, sovereignty, and interests first. Let’s get to work. pic.twitter.com/iZthQGNIO4
— CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott (@CBPCommissioner) June 23, 2025
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