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P12A

Military Criminal Investigator

A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.

Description

Performance and knowledge in the subjects of criminal law, crime scene processing, testimonial evidence, investigations of crimes against persons and property, physical evidence, drug investigation, fraud and waste, investigation reports, advanced adult sexual assault and special investigative techniques.

Core Skills

  • criminal investigation
  • crime scene processing
  • evidence collection and preservation
  • victim and witness interviewing
  • testimonial evidence analysis
  • fraud and waste investigation
  • drug investigation
  • sexual assault investigation
  • investigative report writing

Common Certifications

  • Certified Criminal Investigator (CCI)
  • Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
  • Professional Certified Investigator (PCI)
  • Certified Forensic Interviewer (CFI)
  • State Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Certification
  • Certified Crime Scene Investigator (CCSI)
  • Private Investigator License

Civilian Career Paths

  • LAW ENFORCEMENT
  • INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
  • LEGAL SERVICES
  • PRIVATE SECURITY

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • State Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Certification
  • Certified Criminal Investigator (CCI)
  • FEMA ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)

Career Growth

  • Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
  • Professional Certified Investigator (PCI)
  • Certified Forensic Interviewer (CFI)
  • Certified Crime Scene Investigator (CCSI)

Data sourced from official Navy 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.