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31D

CID Special Agent

Description

The CID Special Agent supervises or conducts investigations of incidents and offenses or allegations of criminality affecting DA or DOD personnel, property, facilities, or activities.

Core Skills

  • digital evidence handling awareness
  • case management and documentation
  • interviewing and elicitation
  • investigative research and analysis
  • report writing
  • chain-of-custody procedures
  • open-source intelligence (OSINT) techniques
  • risk assessment
  • briefing and presentation
  • interagency coordination
  • confidentiality and data protection
  • attention to detail
  • time management and caseload prioritization

Common Certifications

  • Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
  • Professional Certified Investigator (PCI)
  • Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
  • Paralegal Certification

Civilian Career Paths

  • LAW ENFORCEMENT
  • PRIVATE SECURITY
  • INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
  • LEGAL SERVICES

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