Navy NEC · Support
P12A Military Criminal Investigator
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A military criminal investigator investigates crimes against persons and property, drug offenses, fraud, and waste. This investigator processes crime scenes, handles testimonial and physical evidence, prepares investigative reports, and applies special investigative techniques to advanced adult sexual assault cases.
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
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Adobe Photoshop
- Linux
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Visio
Civilian Career Paths
- Law Enforcement
- Intelligence Analysis
- Legal Services
- Private Security
Training & Development
Getting Started
- State Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Career Growth
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
- Professional Certified Investigator (PCI)
- Certified Forensic Interviewer (CFI)
- Certified Crime Scene Investigator (CCSI)
Also Common
- Private Investigator License
What the Work Involves
- Check victims for signs of life, such as breathing and pulse.
- Obtain facts or statements from complainants, witnesses, and accused persons and record interviews, using recording device.
- Secure deceased body and obtain evidence from it, preventing bystanders from tampering with it prior to medical examiner's arrival.
- Record progress of investigation, maintain informational files on suspects, and submit reports to commanding officer or magistrate to authorize warrants.
- Prepare charges or responses to charges, or information for court cases, according to formalized procedures.
Related Occupations
- Private Detectives and Investigators
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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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