Already a sworn deputy sheriff and reserve police officer, Cain will be sworn in next month, with the Department of Homeland Security hailing his role as an inspiration for Americans to “be real-life superheroes.”

His appointment coincides with the Trump administration’s major ICE recruitment drive to fill over 14,000 enforcement roles, targeting Gen Z, veterans, and law professionals. The campaign will flood digital platforms, remove age caps, and use targeted marketing to expand the agency’s ranks.