Description
Internal security is crucial to the Air Force’s ability to protect our missions and advance our objective. It’s the job of Special Investigations Officers to focus on conducting investigations into criminal, fraud, counterintelligence, internal security and other security concerns. Managing investigations both within the Air Force and outside of it, they help accomplish our mission by keeping every unit and every base safe and secure.
Core Skills
- digital investigations and forensics coordination
- incident investigation and root cause analysis
- counterintelligence and threat assessment
- fraud detection and analysis
- interviewing and interrogation techniques
- evidence collection and chain-of-custody management
- case management and reporting
- risk assessment and mitigation planning
- insider threat detection and response
- policy and regulatory compliance
- liaison with law enforcement and intelligence agencies
- briefing and report writing
- team leadership and case supervision
- operational security (OPSEC) awareness
- basic understanding of cyber intrusion methods
Common Certifications
- Security+
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
- Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE)
- GCFA
- CEH
- CISSP
Civilian Career Paths
- LAW ENFORCEMENT
- PRIVATE SECURITY
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
- CYBERSECURITY
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Data sourced from official Air Force publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.