Coast Guard Investigative Service (CGIS) is comprised of carefully selected, professionally trained and educated Special Agents who assist Coast Guard commands in maintaining internal security, integrity, and good order and discipline. In addition, Special Agents conduct investigations external to the Coast Guard, addressing issues such as drug and alien smuggling, environmental crimes, and crimes against the government in general. Special Agents also conduct background investigations and national agency checks to ensure the national security and the security of the Coast Guard. Special agents receive their initial training at Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, Glynco, GA, and receive further training at various colleges, institutions, and schools.
Applicants are carefully screened and evaluated at their local command as well as by the Regional CGIS office. The final selection is made by the Director, Coast Guard Investigative Service based on all information available regarding the applicants. The selections are on a "best qualified" basis. The following qualifications are the minimum qualifications to be eligible for Special Agent duty. The initial tour of duty is four years, with subsequent assignments dependent upon program and Service needs; however, there is no guarantee of subsequent assignments.
Qualifications
Note: The below qualification standards are in addition to the general Coast Guard Special Duty Assignment qualification standards.
1. Be in pay grade E-6 or higher.
2. Have completed a minimum of one year of college (30 credit hours), verified by college transcript. A waiver to this requirement will be considered if special circumstances warrant a waiver.
3. Be serving on active duty in the regular Coast Guard with at least six years active military service, two of which must be Coast Guard service, before selection for training. Before transferring for training, members must agree to reenlist or voluntarily extend for a period of at least four years from the convening date of the class.
4. Be at least 21 years old.
5. Have completed at least one year of sea duty. Commander, (CGPC-epm) may waive this requirement.
6. Be a United States citizen.
7. Have no record of mental illness, alcoholism, or offenses involving moral turpitude.
8. Possess a valid state motor vehicle operator's license.
9. On application be in excellent physical condition.
10. Be eligible for a Top Secret Security Clearance and maintain eligibility throughout assignment to CGIS.
Submitting Requests
Prior to 1 July each year, Commander (CGPC-epm-2), in coordination with CGIS, will solicit applications by ALCGENL message for the upcoming SPEAR season. This message will contain submission criteria.
