Army MOS · Support
Q9 Traffic Management and Collision Investigator
Overview
The Traffic Management and Collision Investigator designation identifies positions requiring Soldiers qualified to reconstruct traffic accidents from evidence. These qualifications cover determining why an accident occurred, whether it could have been avoided, and who was at fault.
Core Skills
- accident reconstruction and analysis
- evidence collection and preservation
- data interpretation and reporting
- use of measurement and diagramming tools
- root cause analysis
- technical report writing
- testimony and briefing skills
- interagency coordination
- risk and safety analysis
- case file management
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Word
- Adobe Acrobat
- Adobe Photoshop
- Microsoft Visio
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- ESRI ArcGIS software
Civilian Career Paths
- Law Enforcement
- Private Security
- Emergency Management
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Adjudicator Professional Certification (APC)
- Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP) · Funded · Promotion points
Career Growth
- Professional Certified Investigator (PCI) · Funded · Promotion points
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- Certified Professional Criminal Investigator (CPCI)
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.
- Determine desired images and picture composition, selecting and adjusting subjects, equipment, and lighting to achieve desired effects.
- Transfer photographs to computers for editing, archiving, and electronic transmission.
- Prepare graphs, charts, diagrams, or other aids to illustrate observations or conclusions.
Related Occupations
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
- Private Detectives and Investigators
- Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators
- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators
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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