Also called: CGIS Agent
Federal agent who investigates crimes involving the Coast Guard and at sea, from drug smuggling to murder on ships.
CGIS agents investigate cocaine-smuggling networks, crimes on fishing vessels, and offenses by Coast Guard members. The force includes civilian agents, enlisted, and reservists.
Federal criminal investigator pay with availability pay. Estimate.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 5 years after high school. Bachelor's degree for civilian agents (or Coast Guard service), then FLETC criminal investigator training.
Ways in: 4-year college, Military, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Criminal Justice, Marine Science.
Growing about average. Small, stable federal investigative force.
Low risk for 10 years. Vessel tracking and data tools help; smuggling and shipboard crime cases stay human.
Classes: Spanish, Government / Civics, PE / swimming.
Official data: O*NET occupation 33-3021.
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