Army MOS · Intelligence
2D Police Intelligence Analyst (PIA)
Overview
The Police Intelligence Analyst specialty applies to personnel who complete the Crime and Criminal Intelligence Analyst course. This Army specialty covers personnel in grades E4 through E7.
Core Skills
- crime and criminal intelligence analysis
- pattern and trend analysis for criminal activity
- link analysis and network mapping
- data mining from law enforcement and open sources
- case support and investigative analysis
- report writing and intelligence product creation
- briefing investigators and leadership
- use of analytic and visualization tools
- information sharing and liaison with partner agencies
- understanding of legal and privacy constraints
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- ESRI ArcGIS software
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Visio
Civilian Career Paths
- Intelligence Analysis
- Law Enforcement
- Open Source Intelligence
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Collection Management Professional: Fundamental (CCMP-F) · Funded · Promotion points
- Certified Counterintelligence Threat Analyst (CCTA) · Funded · Promotion points
- Certified Cyber Intelligence Investigator (CCII)
- Certified Cyber Intelligence Professional (CCIP)
- Certified Department of Defense All-Source Analyst I (CDASA-I)
Career Growth
- Certified Organized Retail Crime Investigator (CORCI)
- Certified Professional Criminal Investigator (CPCI)
- Certified Social Media Intelligence Analyst (SMIA)
- Certified Social Media Intelligence Expert (CSMIE)
- Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst (CTIA) · Funded · Promotion points
What the Work Involves
- Supervise and coordinate the investigation of criminal cases, offering guidance and expertise to investigators, and ensuring that procedures are conducted in accordance with laws and regulations.
- Record progress of investigation, maintain informational files on suspects, and submit reports to commanding officer or magistrate to authorize warrants.
- Search computer databases, credit reports, public records, tax or legal filings, or other resources to locate persons or to compile information for investigations.
- Conduct personal background investigations, such as pre-employment checks, to obtain information about an individual's character, financial status, or personal history.
- Write reports or case summaries to document investigations.
Related Occupations
- Business Continuity Planners
- Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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