Criminal Investigator

Job Duties

• Conducts independent felony-level criminal investigations; General and Economic Crimes, and Counter-Drug Operations

• Processes crime scenes and collects evidence

• Conducts interviews or interrogations of complainants, victims, witnesses and subject

• Provide forensic laboratory support
• Performs Protective Services operations

CID Special Agents must have high moral standards and the utmost integrity. The training agents receive provide them with the technical skills that will permit them to execute any felony investigative mission with success. Due to the nature of work required of CID Special Agents, strict qualification must be met prior to application. Minimum eligibility requirements are listed below.

• In-service Soldiers only

• U.S. Citizen
• 21 or older
• Completed Basic Leader Course (formerly known as the Warrior Leader Course)
• SPC-SGT(P)
• Between 2-10 years of military service
• 60 semester hours or more from an accredited institution
• Skilled Technical (ST) score of 107 or higher
• General Technical (GT) score of 110 or higher
• Consistently meet the height and weight standards prescribed in AR 600-9 and consistently pass the Army Physical Fitness Test
• Ability to deploy worldwide, have no physical limitations and normal color vision
• Ability to speak and write clearly
• Favorable credit history
• Valid driver’s license and favorable driving record
• At least one year of military police experience or two years civilian police experience (requirement for reserve soldiers only)

Training

Job training for a CID Special Agent requires completing 15 weeks of a resident course, which is designated to train criminal investigation duties in field units for the Army.

Some of the skills you’ll learn are:

• Civil and military laws

• Investigation procedures and techniques

• Crime scene processing

• Testimonial evidence
• Protective services
• Child abuse prevention
• Crisis/Hostage negotiations

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Education Benefits

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Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $1,600.00 - $2,300.00 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Signing bonus

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Contract Length:

• Varies

Typical start time:

• 9AM

Typical end time:

• 5PM

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment

Work Remotely:

• No