Marine Corps MOS · Support
5805 Criminal Investigation Officer
Overview
A Criminal Investigation Officer leads a Criminal Investigation Division and manages criminal investigative operations in supporting establishments and deployed or combat contingency environments. This officer provides investigative expertise and coordinates with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies on behalf of the Provost Marshal.
Minimum clearance: TS/SCI
Core Skills
- criminal investigation management
- case management and documentation
- interagency liaison and coordination
- interview and interrogation oversight
- 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
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Active Server Pages ASP
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Visio
- Microsoft Word
Civilian Career Paths
- Law Enforcement
- Private Security
- Intelligence Analysis
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
- Certified Paralegal (CP)
Career Growth
- Professional Certified Investigator (PCI)
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
What the Work Involves
- Supervise and coordinate the investigation of criminal cases, offering guidance and expertise to investigators, and ensuring that procedures are conducted in accordance with laws and regulations.
- Prepare work schedules and assign duties to subordinates.
- Investigate and resolve personnel problems within organization and charges of misconduct against staff.
- Direct collection, preparation, and handling of evidence and personal property of prisoners.
- Explain police operations to subordinates to assist them in performing their job duties.
Related Occupations
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a high school diploma and some on-the-job training.
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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