Army MOS · Support
311A CID Special Agent
Overview
A CID Special Agent investigates known or suspected crimes involving government property or people subject to military jurisdiction and supervises investigation personnel. This agent examines crime scenes, collects and evaluates evidence, interviews involved individuals, apprehends suspects based on probable cause, prepares reports, and testifies before military or other appropriate tribunals.
Minimum clearance: Top Secret
Core Skills
- digital and physical investigations
- evidence collection and chain of custody
- interviewing and interrogation
- case management and documentation
- report writing for legal and executive audiences
- risk assessment and threat analysis
- policy and legal compliance interpretation
- briefing and testimony preparation
- team leadership and tasking
- coordination with law enforcement and legal teams
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Adobe Photoshop
- Linux
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Visio
Civilian Career Paths
- Law Enforcement
- Private Security
- Intelligence Analysis
- Legal Services
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Associate Protection Professional (APP) · Funded
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP) · Funded
- Certified Collection Management Professional: Fundamental (CCMP-F) · Funded
- Certified Department of Defense All-Source Analyst I (CDASA-I)
- Certified Organized Retail Crime Investigator (CORCI)
Career Growth
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP) · Funded
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) · Funded
- Certified Sport Security Professional (CSSP)
- Joint Intelligence Planner-Proficiency Level I (JIP-I)
- LPCertified (LPC)
What the Work Involves
- Check victims for signs of life, such as breathing and pulse.
- Obtain facts or statements from complainants, witnesses, and accused persons and record interviews, using recording device.
- Secure deceased body and obtain evidence from it, preventing bystanders from tampering with it prior to medical examiner's arrival.
- Record progress of investigation, maintain informational files on suspects, and submit reports to commanding officer or magistrate to authorize warrants.
- Prepare charges or responses to charges, or information for court cases, according to formalized procedures.
Related Occupations
- Private Detectives and Investigators
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
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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