Marine Corps MOS · Intelligence
0211 Counterintelligence/Human Intelligence (CI/HUMINT) Specialist
Overview
Counterintelligence and Human Intelligence Specialists plan and conduct human intelligence operations, counterintelligence activities, and sensitive activities. They are involved in all facets of these operations and require specialized training to perform them.
Minimum clearance: TS/SCI
Core Skills
- counterintelligence operations planning
- HUMINT collection and source operations
- threat assessment and risk analysis
- insider threat detection methodologies
- interviewing and elicitation techniques
- report writing and analytical summaries
- multi-agency coordination and deconfliction
- operational security (OPSEC) practices
- network development and relationship management
- pattern analysis and link analysis
Civilian Software & Tools
- ESRI ArcGIS software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Microsoft Word
- Structured query language SQL
Civilian Career Paths
- Counterintelligence
- Intelligence Analysis
- Private Security
Training & Development
Getting Started
- GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI) · Funded
- GIAC Strategic OSINT Analyst (GSOA)
- Joint Intelligence Planner-Proficiency Level I (JIP-I)
- Certified All Source Intelligence Professional (CASIP)
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) · Funded
Career Growth
- Global Counter-Insider Threat Professional Certification (GCITP)
- Certified Counterintelligence Threat Analyst (CCTA) · Funded
- Certified Criminal Profiler (CCP)
- Certified Cyber Intelligence Investigator (CCII)
- Certified Cyber Intelligence Professional (CCIP)
Also Common
- Professional Certified Investigator (PCI)
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.
- Conduct personal background investigations, such as pre-employment checks, to obtain information about an individual's character, financial status, or personal history.
- Gather and organize information on problems or procedures.
- Gather and compile geographic data from sources such as censuses, field observations, satellite imagery, aerial photographs, and existing maps.
Related Occupations
- Information Technology Project Managers
- Data Scientists
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
- Project Management Specialists
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
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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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