DHS sees surge in ICE applications amid hiring push

The Department of Homeland Security has received more than 100,000 applications from people looking to become U.S. immigration and customs enforcement officers, according to Fox News

The agency is looking to hire 10,000 new ICE officers to help the Trump administration with deporting millions of undocumented immigrants over the course of the next three and a half years

To incentivize people to apply, the agency is offering up to $50,000 signing bonuses

and up to $60,000 to go towards student loan repayment. Applicants don't need an undergraduate degree, and the age limit for applicants has been removed

Some salaries start at $90,000 and can go all the way up to $195,000 per year

We've removed any of the age barriers. We no longer have a cap on on how old you can be or you can continue at age 18 sign up for ice and join us and be a part of it

We get you trained and ready to be equipped Earlier this month actor Dean Cain announced that he joining ICE as an honorary officer If you a legal citizen here in this country no worries

You're great. But if you're here illegally, you've broken the law to begin with, whatever the circumstances are

You've had multiple opportunities to self-deport. And the fact that these men and women who are doing their jobs are getting vilified

I had to stand up with them and for them because I think it takes people standing up to change the culture

The agency has also attempted to reach out to former law enforcement officers, asking them to return to mission, according to their website

You serve the United States of America with distinction and honor. Now your country is calling upon you to serve once more

A statement from the site reads, there are several open positions with ICE, including deportation officer, criminal investigator and general attorney, among others

For Straight Arrow News, I'm Lauren Keenan. If you want more on this story, download the Straight Arrow News app or visit san.com