U.S. Border Patrol Recruiting African-Americans

The U.S. Border Patrol is launching a major recruitment effort in Tennessee designed to add more African-Americans to its growing ranks.

Officials say blacks currently make-up only 1% of the more than 16,000 agents across the country.

Applicants must pass a background check and tests and be willing to relocate to Northern or Southern border cities. Starting salary is between $36,000 and $46,000, plus overtime and federal benefits.

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