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Code

5805

Criminal Investigation Officer

Description

Criminal Investigation Officers function as the officer in charge of the Criminal Investigation Division (CID), operationally assigned to either a Provost Marshal’s Office (PMO)/Marine Corps Police Department or a deployed/combat unit. Criminal Investigation Officers manage and provide subject matter expertise on criminal investigative operations in both supporting establishment and deployed/ combat contingency environments. Criminal Investigation Officers also liaise and coordinate with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies on behalf of the Provost Marshal.

Core Skills

  • criminal investigation management
  • digital evidence awareness and coordination
  • case management and documentation
  • interagency liaison and coordination
  • interview and interrogation oversight
  • fraud and financial crime awareness
  • threat assessment and risk analysis
  • policy development and compliance monitoring
  • briefing and report writing
  • team leadership and investigator supervision
  • operations planning for investigative activities
  • information security and chain-of-custody procedures
  • training development and delivery

Common Certifications

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

Civilian Career Paths

  • LAW ENFORCEMENT
  • PRIVATE SECURITY
  • INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
  • PROJECT MANAGEMENT

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Data sourced from official Marine Corps 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.