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31D - - Criminal Investigation Special Agent

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Basic Job Description

Note: This is not an entry-level job.

Criminal Investigations Special Agents are primarily responsible for supervising or conducting investigations of incidents and offenses or allegations of criminality that affect Army or Defense personnel, property, facilities or activities.

Duties performed by Soldiers in this MOS include:

Assists in investigations of incidents and offenses or allegations of criminality. Investigates incidents and offenses or allegations of criminality.

Investigates incidents and offenses or allegations of criminality, reviews completed cases and processes evi dence. Serves as Chief of Investigative Support.

Training Information

15 weeks, 0 days at Fort Leonard Wood, MO.

ASVAB Score Required: 110 in aptitude area ST

Security Clearance: Secret

Strength Requirement: N/A

Physical Profile Requirement: 222221

Other Requirements

  • Normal color vision required
  • Must be able to speak and write clearly to express questions, conduct interviews, and present information when testifying
  • Must have six months experience as Military or civilian police, or must complete apprentice period with CID
  • Must currently be serving in the Army for at least two years, but no more than 10 years of service upon application.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • No record of psychological or pathological personality disorders
  • No record of unsatisfactory credit
  • No civil court or court-martial convictions
  • Minimum age of 21
  • 2 years of college (60 semester hours, minimum)
  • Maximum rank of Sergeant, non-promotable
  • 36 month service obligation at completion of apprentice special agents course

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  • First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives
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  • Training and Development Specialists
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