MOS 31D CID Special Agent

Civilian Equivalents The following civilian occupations are similar to MOS 31D. For more information about these occupations from the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook, click on the civilian equivalent below. First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives Private Detectives and Investigators Training and Development Specialists Detectives and Criminal Investigators

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National Certification

The following sections provide information on national certifications related to MOS 31D.

Common Certifications

The following certifications are directly applicable to MOS 31D. For information about how well military training and experience qualify you for these certifications, use the links below.

ASIS International
	Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
	Professional Certified Investigator (PCI)

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Advanced/Specialized and Other Certifications

Soldiers in MOS 31D may also be interested in the following certifications. These certifications may require additional education, training or experience. For information about the general requirements for these certifications from the certifying boards, use the links below.

American College of Forensic Examiners International (ACFEI)

• Certified Medical Investigator (CMI)

Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

• Certified Fraud Examiner

Business Espionage Controls & Countermeasures Association

• Certified Confidentiality Officer  

California Association of Licensed Investigators

• Certified Professional Investigator (CPI)
• Certified Security Professional (CSP)

Center for Interviewer Standards Assessment, Ltd. (CISA)

• Certified Forensic Interviewer (CFI)

Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)

• CompTIA Certified Technical Trainer (CTT+)  

International Association for Identification

• Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
• Crime Scene Certification
• Footwear/Tiretrack
• Forensic Artist
• Forensic Photography Certification
• Latent Print

International Association of Arson Investigators

• Certified Fire Investigator (CFI)

International Association of Crime Analysts

• Certified Law Enforcement Analysts (CLEA)

International Association of Law Enforcement Planners

• Advanced Law Enforcement Planner
• Certified Law Enforcement Planner

International Association of Special Investigation Units

• Certified Insurance Fraud Investigator (CIFI)

National Association of Legal Investigators

• Certified Legal Investigator (CLI)

National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

• Early Adolescence Through Young Adulthood/Career and Technical Education

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State Licensure

A number of states require licensure for individuals practicing in this field in the civilian workforce. You can search for state licensure requirements on the
U.S. Department of Labor’s Licensed Occupations web site.

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Additional Information

There are many opportunities for people with military law enforcement special agent training. In addition to commercial private investigative firms, you may find jobs with:

• US Air Force Office of Special Investigations
• US Army CID
• The Naval Criminal Investigative Service
• The Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center
• FBI Computer Analysis and Response Team

The Officer.com Web site provides a portal to law enforcement job opportunities.

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Continuing Education

In addition to obtaining certifications in your field, advanced education is another way to enhance job performance. One option for advanced education is through the Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges Army Degree Program (SOCAD). There is an MOS 31D SOC Degree Program specific to your field.

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