Also called: Environmental Crimes Agent, EPA-CID Agent
A federal agent who investigates environmental crimes like illegal toxic dumping, smuggled refrigerants, and faked pollution data.
EPA agents collect samples from illegally dumped waste, execute search warrants at factories, and build cases with prosecutors. They carry badges and guns like other federal agents but specialize in pollution crimes.
Federal criminal investigator 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, often in science; FLETC training.
Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Environmental Science, Chemistry, Criminal Justice.
Growing about average. Small corps of agents.
Low risk for 10 years. Satellite and sensor data spot pollution; sampling sites and serving warrants stay human.
Classes: AP Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, Government.
Official data: O*NET occupation 33-3021.
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