Army MOS · Support
P8 Basic Special Victims Investigator (BSVI)
Overview
Basic Special Victims Investigators investigate sexual assaults as qualified personnel in this specialty. They qualify for certification as members of a Special Victim Capabilities Team in accordance with applicable federal requirements.
Core Skills
- criminal investigation techniques
- digital and physical evidence handling
- interview and interrogation skills
- case management and documentation
- report writing and legal documentation
- victim and witness coordination
- coordination with legal and law enforcement entities
- confidential information handling
- ethics and professional conduct
- team collaboration in multidisciplinary investigations
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Adobe Acrobat
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Windows
Civilian Career Paths
- Law Enforcement
- Legal Services
- Administration
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Associate Protection Professional (APP)
- Certified Forensic Interviewer (CFI)
- Professional Certified Investigator (PCI) · Funded · Promotion points
Career Growth
- Certified Professional Criminal Investigator (CPCI)
- Physical Security Professional (PSP)
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
What the Work Involves
- Obtain facts or statements from complainants, witnesses, and accused persons and record interviews, using recording device.
- 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.
- Write reports or case summaries to document investigations.
- Search computer databases, credit reports, public records, tax or legal filings, or other resources to locate persons or to compile information for investigations.
Related Occupations
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
- 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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