CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS SPECIAL AGENT

OVERVIEW
Criminal Investigations Special Agents are primarily responsible for investigating any criminal allegations/offenses related to the Army National Guard. They handle felony-level crimes that involve Army National Guard property and Army National Guard personnel.

JOB DUTIES

• Investigate criminal activities such as espionage, treason and terrorism
• Interview witnesses and question suspects
• Collect/analyze criminal intelligence and provide forensic laboratory support
• Maintain Army National Guard criminal records

TRAINING
Job training for a Criminal Investigations Special Agent requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 15 weeks of Advanced Individual Training at Fort Leonard Wood, MO. Advanced Individual Training for a Criminal Investigations Special Agent is a resident course designed to teach criminal investigation duties to field units for the Army National Guard.

Some of the skills you'll learn are:

• Civil and military laws
• Investigation procedures and techniques 
• Crime scene processing
• Testimonial evidence

HELPFUL SKILLS

• Interest in law enforcement
• Willingness to perform potentially dangerous work
• Ability to make quick decisions
• Ability to remain calm under heavy duress

REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)

• Skilled Technical (ST): 107
• General Technical (GT): 110

Learn more about the ASVAB. 

The 31D Criminal Investigations Special Agent Pilot Program is open to applicants interested in Criminal Investigative Division (CID) positions. Successful applicants must complete 31B Military Police One Station Unit Training (OSUT) and the CID Special Agent Course (CIDSAC). Due to the nature of work required of CID special agents, strict qualifications must be met prior to enlistment:

• U.S. citizenship
• 21 years of age or older
• Bachelor's degree or higher in one of the following: criminal justice, forensic science, computer science or pre-law
• 3.0 GPA or higher
• Normal color vision (no exception to policy authorized)
• Valid driver's license and a favorable driving record
• Favorable credit history
• No felony or court martial convictions
• Eligibility for Top Secret clearance
• Suitable character, integrity, reputation, sobriety, discretion and stability as established by a single scope background investigation (SSBI)
• No history of mental or emotional disorders

If you meet the requirements and are interested in the program, contact your local Recruiter.

FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career with federal, state and local law enforcement.