MOS 31E Internment/Resettlement Specialist

Civilian Equivalents The following civilian occupations are similar to MOS 31E. For more information about these occupations from the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook, click on the civilian equivalent below. Correctional Officers and Jailers First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Correctional Officers Business Operations Specialists Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists Training and Development Specialists

Credential Summary     Certification   Federal License   State License   Apprenticeship

National Certification

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

Common Certifications

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

ASIS International
	Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
	Physical Security Professional (PSP)
	Professional Certified Investigator (PCI)
American Correctional Association
	Certified Corrections Officer (CCO)
American Jail Association
	Certified Jail Manager (CJM)

(Hover pointer over icon for description, or click for legend)

[Top]

Advanced/Specialized and Other Certifications

Soldiers in MOS 31E 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 Correctional Association

• Certified Corrections Executive (CCE)
• Certified Corrections Manager (CCM)
• Certified Corrections Supervisor (CCS)

Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)

• CompTIA Certified Technical Trainer (CTT+)  
• CompTIA Security+ Certification    

International Association of Law Enforcement Planners

• Advanced Law Enforcement Planner
• Certified Law Enforcement Planner

International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, Inc.

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)      
• Systems Security Certified Professional (SSCP)    

National Association of Forensic Counselors

• Clinically Certified Forensic Counselor (CCFC)

National Association of Legal Investigators

• Certified Legal Investigator (CLI)

National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

• Early Adolescence Through Young Adulthood/Career and Technical Education

[Top]

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.

[Top]

Additional Information

There are many opportunities for people with military law enforcement corrections training and experience. Jobs may be found with:

• State Departments of Corrections
• Private Correctional Firms
• Federal Government Agencies such as the Federal Bureau of Prisons

Additional information on careers in security is available at the American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS) Web site.

Additional correctional career opportunities can be found at the American Correctional Association (ACA) Web site.

[Top]

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 31E SOC Degree Program specific to your field.

[Top]