351L - Counterintelligence Technician

Duties:

Conducts investigations/operations by applying sound judgment and analytical reasoning methods, to detect and prevent acts of espionage, sabotage and terrorism directed against National Guard activities.

Supervises investigative/operational and administrative personnel, and subordinate military and civilian personnel in related jobs.

Manages investigative/operational elements of varying size, commensurate with skill and experience level.

Prepares, reviews and approves investigative/operational reports related to investigations and inspections.

Performs terrorism counteraction analysis and threat analysis.

Investigates national security crimes of Guard interest as defined by regulation, the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) or applicable U.S. Code.

Conducts and supervises both overt and covert investigations, develops and approves investigative plans.

Develops, evaluates and manages sources and informants of military intelligence.

Obtains and executes arrest and search warrants in coordination with the Criminal Investigations Division or the FBI.

Interviews and interrogates witnesses, suspects and subjects, and obtains written statements executed under oath.

Represents the Guard's interests in investigations conducted collaterally with the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Justice, and other federal, state or local investigative agencies.

Minimum Prerequisites:
(Any minimum prerequisites not met will require a prerequisite waiver in writing.)

  • Be a Sergeant (E-5) or above (not waiverable)
  • Have successfully completed course 97B10/20 Counterintelligence (CI) Agent Course or the CI Special Agent Course (CISAC)
  • Have a minimum of four years' operational experience as a Counterintelligence Special Agent in Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) 35L in at least two assignments (waiverable to two years, if one year was combat experience)
  • Have a minimum of two Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation Reports (NCOERs).
  • Be an Advanced Leaders Course (ALC) graduate (all phases) (waiverable based upon documented leadership performance in OEF/OIF)
  • Have a Top Secret Clearance based on a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI)
  • Be eligible for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)
  • Enclose a written recommendation from a senior warrant officer (CW3 and above preferred) from within the applicant's organization who holds the Military Intelligence Warrant Officer (MI WO) MOS 351L. In organizations where no SWO in the correct MOS is available, a letter of recommendation from any senior MI WO or any MOS 351L can be substituted.

Preferred Qualifications (Minimum Plus):

  • Be a Staff Sergeant (E-6) or above
  • Have a minimum of three NCOERs, with one in a leadership position
  • Possess an associate degree or higher from an accredited college/university

 

*Note: Army National Guard programs and benefits are subject to change. Your local warrant officer recruiter has the most up-to-date information about job availability and bonuses in your state.