SPECIAL AGENT REQUIREMENTS
PROTECTING AMERICA'S WARFIGHTERS
DEFENSE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE SERVICE (DCIS)
SPECIAL AGENTS
DCIS special agents are entrusted to investigate cases of suspected criminal activity committed against U.S. Government military organizations, employees, by persons or companies contracted to the U.S. Government, or others. The work of a special agent requires intensive investigations often worked in cooperation with multiple agencies/organizations. Agents must apply a thorough knowledge of search and seizure procedures. Agents handle evidence and apply legal guidelines to build investigative cases. Duties include interviewing witnesses, suspects and others; may involve providing witness or expert testimony in legal proceedings. Agents are also required to prepare reports of findings and related documents.
DCIS Investigative Priorities are:
Terrorism, Product Substitution, Cyber Crime, Technology Transfer, and Fraud
Qualification requirements:
- be a U.S.
citizen
- be between
the ages of 21 and 37
- pass the
complete applicant screening process, which includes an interview battery,
drug screening, medical examination, and a physical readiness test
- pass an
extensive background investigation
- be in
excellent physical condition
- have good
communication skills
- complete
the 12-week Basic Agent Training Course
at the Federal Law Enforcement Training
Center at Glynco, Georgia
Physical Readiness Test
Appointees are required to take and score in at least the minimum "fair" level for their age and gender group in the four areas of physical readiness as a condition of employment. These areas are as follows:
- The 1.5 mile run or the alternate 3-mile walk (cardiovascular) assessment
- a flexibility (trunk flexion) assessment
- a sit-up (trunk strength) assessment
- a push-up (upper body strength and endurance) assessment
For further information, click on the complete PRT assessment protocol and the DCIS age and gender norms.
To be eligible for an
entry-level special agent position, you must possess a 4-year degree from an accredited college or university; or 3 years of work experience in the criminal investigative or law enforcement fields that involved the application of laws relating to criminal violations.
