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Commission Coast Guard Investigative Service Jobs

$106K/yr

Coast Guard, COAST GUARD INVESTIGATIVE SERVICE-CG-CGIS. Qualifications: Basic Requirements: Individual Occupational Requirements/Medical Requirements The duties of positions in this series require ...

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How much do commission coast guard investigative service jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for commission coast guard investigative service in the United States is $75,325.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,500.00 and $98,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Commission Coast Guard Investigative Service vs Coast Guard Law Enforcement Specialist?

AspectCommission Coast Guard Investigative ServiceCoast Guard Law Enforcement Specialist
Primary RoleInvestigates crimes and misconduct within the Coast GuardEnforces laws, conducts patrols, and performs law enforcement duties
Required CredentialsSpecial agent credentials, background checks, possibly security clearancesLaw enforcement training, certifications, and physical fitness standards
Work EnvironmentInvestigative offices, onboard vessels, and crime scenesOnshore and maritime patrols, law enforcement operations
Employer/Industry UsagePart of Coast Guard's investigative branchPart of Coast Guard's law enforcement division

While both roles serve within the Coast Guard, the Commission Coast Guard Investigative Service focuses on investigations and intelligence, whereas the Coast Guard Law Enforcement Specialist handles patrols and law enforcement duties. Understanding these distinctions helps clarify career paths and job expectations within the Coast Guard.

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Infographic showing various Commission Coast Guard Investigative Service job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $75,325 per year, or $36.2 per hour.

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Job description

This vacancy is for a GS-1811-13, Criminal Investigator located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, COAST GUARD INVESTIGATIVE SERVICE-CG-CGIS.

Qualifications:Basic Requirements: Individual Occupational Requirements/Medical Requirements
The duties of positions in this series require moderate to arduous physical exertion involving walking and standing, use of firearms, and exposure to inclement weather. Manual dexterity with comparatively free motion of finger, wrist, elbow, shoulder, hip, and knee joints is required. Arms, hands, legs, and feet must be sufficiently intact and functioning in order that applicants may perform the duties satisfactorily. Sufficiently good vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required to perform the duties satisfactorily. Near vision, corrective lenses permitted, must be sufficient to read printed material the size of typewritten characters. Hearing loss, as measured by an audiometer, must not exceed 35 decibels at 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz levels. Since the duties of these positions are exacting and responsible, and involve activities under trying conditions, applicants must possess emotional and mental stability. Any physical condition that would cause the applicant to be a hazard to himself/herself, or others is disqualifying.
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To qualify at the GS-13 grade level, applicants must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work.

NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
Specialized experience must include the following:

  • Developing and maintaining professional liaison with law enforcement, other agencies, customers, and the media.
  • Gathering and development of criminal information and human intelligence (HUMINT) to further law enforcement or analytical actions.
  • Methods of proper law enforcement action.
  • Responsible for staff work assignments, setting priorities, preparing work schedules/instructions to subordinate on both operational and administrative matters.
  • Writing clear and concise investigative reports and other documents in a timely manner, and presents all indicated and developed information to supervisors, relevant commands, attorneys and courts or reviews and approves such reports.
NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level.
National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.Education:This position does not have a positive education requirement.Employment Type: OTHER