Description
Investigator’s (IV) Provide criminal internal and external investigation services; investigates crimes against persons and property through use of standard investigative tools and techniques; prepares sworn affidavits for search warrants; prepares quarterly case load reports; composes and processes necessary incident investigative and intelligence reports. The IV support Coast Guard law-enforcement and intelligence missions. Conduct both criminal and personal background checks and investigations, collect and analyze intelligence information and provide personal protection services to high-ranking Coast Guard officials and other VIPs.
Core Skills
- criminal and administrative investigations
- digital and documentary evidence handling
- interview and interrogation techniques
- open source intelligence (OSINT) research
- background investigations
- report writing and sworn statements
- case management and prioritization
- threat and risk assessment
- intelligence analysis fundamentals
- attention to detail
- confidentiality and ethics
- interagency coordination
- briefing and presentation skills
- time management
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE)
- GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA)
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Information Privacy Professional/US (CIPP/US)
Civilian Career Paths
- LAW ENFORCEMENT
- PRIVATE SECURITY
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
- OPEN SOURCE INTELLIGENCE
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Data sourced from official Coast Guard publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.