QUANTICO, Virginia –
Whether you are looking for career advancement, a new occupation, or just starting out, the Army Criminal Investigation Division has the career program for you.
Army CID is a complex organization and relies on a diverse, highly skilled workforce. From Special Agents and Forensic Scientists to Cyber Investigators and Human Resources, each of our positions play a critical role in the nation's premier investigation agency. Check out what we have to offer and in return, we will show you how you can serve your country and change this world for the better.
Age Limitations
• CID Special Agents have a mandatory retirement age of 57.
• To achieve the required 20 years of service for retirement, Special Agents must enter on duty no later than the day before their 37th birthday. Applicants are encouraged to apply for a Special Agent positions prior to the 36th birthday to allow time to complete the Special Agent hiring process.
• Age waivers will be considered in accordance with the provisions in DoDI 1400.25 Volume 336.
Basic Qualifications and Requirements
• Must not have reached 37 years of age (exceptions are preference eligible veterans and those currently covered under the 6c federal law enforcement retirement system).
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Adhere to standards of conduct and maintain honesty and integrity.
• Undergo a background investigation, credit checks and drug testing.
• Pass a medical exam, which includes but is not limited to, meeting visual and hearing standards.
• Obtain and maintain a top secret sensitive compartmented information (SCI) security clearance.
• Complete and graduate from the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center’s (FLETC), Criminal Investigation Training Program (CITP), or be a graduate of another certifying academy consistent with agency policy.
• Be prepared for worldwide assignments throughout your career which may require temporary or long-term relocation.
• Work a schedule that may include irregular hours, nights, weekends, 24/7 on-call availability, and a minimum 50 hours per week.
• Carry a firearm and be willing to use deadly force, if necessary.
• Be willing and able to participate in arrests, execution of search warrants.
• Competitive candidates for the position of special agent will have at a minimum a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Interested? Visit https://www.cid.army.mil/Join-CID/, fill out our Talent Network Questionnaire or email DACIDrecruitment@army.mil.