Army MOS · Support
V5 Military Police Investigation
Overview
A Military Police Investigation specialist investigates qualifying offenses involving minor crimes, lower value larcenies, and personal use of nonnarcotic controlled substances. The specialist also participates in activities intended to prevent these offenses.
Core Skills
- digital evidence handling
- case management and documentation
- interviewing and information gathering
- open source research
- report writing
- data organization and records management
- risk identification and escalation
- attention to detail
- confidentiality and data protection
- teamwork and coordination
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Word
- Adobe Acrobat
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Teams
Civilian Career Paths
- Law Enforcement
- Private Security
- Physical Security
- Corrections
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Criminal Justice Addictions Professional (CCJP)
- Certified Paralegal (CP)
Career Growth
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP) · Funded · Promotion points
- Professional Certified Investigator (PCI) · Funded · Promotion points
What the Work Involves
- Collect evidence from crime scenes, storing it in conditions that preserve its integrity.
- 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.
- Testify in court about investigative or analytical methods or findings.
Related Occupations
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers
- Bailiffs
- Transit and Railroad Police
- Digital Forensics Analysts
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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