Also called: ABC Agent, Liquor Enforcement Agent
Enforces laws on selling alcohol, tobacco, and sometimes cannabis.
ABC agents run sting operations to catch stores selling to minors, inspect bars for violations, and investigate illegal sellers. Some are full police officers. They might work late nights checking clubs.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's often required; police academy for sworn agents.
Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Criminal Justice, Public Administration.
Growing slowly. Approximate.
Low risk for 10 years. AI helps with license records; stings, bar inspections and enforcement stay human.
Classes: AP Government, Physical education, Psychology.
Official data: O*NET occupation 33-3021.
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