Also called: HSI Agent
Investigates cross-border crimes like human trafficking, smuggling, and child exploitation.
HSI agents rescue trafficking victims, catch smugglers moving counterfeit goods or weapons through ports, and track online child predators. They have offices in dozens of countries.
Federal GS/GL pay plus 25% Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP) and locality pay.
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 degree, U.S. citizenship, age limits (usually under 37 at hiring), tough fitness test, background check, and a long federal academy.
Ways in: 4-year college, Military. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Criminal Justice, International Relations, Spanish, Computer Science.
Growing about average. No separate BLS projection; hiring depends on federal budgets.
Low risk for 10 years. AI scans online exploitation and shipping data; rescuing victims and arresting smugglers stay human.
Classes: Spanish or another language, Computer science, Psychology, Government.
Official data: O*NET occupation 33-3021.
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