Also called: Repo Agent, Recovery Agent
Recovers cars, boats and equipment when borrowers stop paying their loans.
At 3 a.m. you drive a tow truck with plate-reading cameras through a parking lot, find a car on your list, hook it up and leave before anyone notices.
Often paid per recovery; experienced agents running their own trucks can earn more.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. High school diploma; some states require a license; towing skills.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: Under $15k.
Growing about average. Busier when loan defaults rise.
Low risk for 10 years. License-plate readers and GPS help find vehicles, but tracking people down and safely towing in tense situations stays hands-on.
Age 21+. One way to start: Ask local towing and recovery companies about spotter or driver jobs; check if your state needs a recovery license First: Clean driving record, insurer age (usually 21), and a state recovery license in states like Florida
Classes: Auto technology CTE, Driver's education, Spanish, Criminal justice CTE.
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