I'm former CG Reserve, six years as a Port Security Specialist (E4), which I believe transfers to 31B with no additional training. I have a four year degree and am currently an LEO with a Sheriff's Deptartment in California, working the jails. I've reviewed most of the previous posts regarding the CID application process as well as the requirements on the CID website, and have a few questions.
1) I got the impression from the CID site that the actual recruitment of Special Agents takes place primarily through the applicants' nearest CID office, not through an Army Recruiter. Is this true? 2) Do the application lengths vary, depending on whether the applicant is applying for a Reserve, National Guard, Active Duty, or a Civilian position? 3) Are CID Agent's duties primarily CONUS or OCONUS?
Originally posted by ps3mly: I'm former CG Reserve, six years as a Port Security Specialist (E4), which I believe transfers to 31B with no additional training. I have a four year degree and am currently an LEO with a Sheriff's Deptartment in California, working the jails. I've reviewed most of the previous posts regarding the CID application process as well as the requirements on the CID website, and have a few questions.
1) I got the impression from the CID site that the actual recruitment of Special Agents takes place primarily through the applicants' nearest CID office, not through an Army Recruiter. Is this true? 2) Do the application lengths vary, depending on whether the applicant is applying for a Reserve, National Guard, Active Duty, or a Civilian position? 3) Are CID Agent's duties primarily CONUS or OCONUS?
Thanks for your help.
1) Yes, to the extent of you MUST be IN the Army to become an agent. No one can guarentee you that you will be picked up by CID. However, look at any Law Enforcement hiring criteria and if you meet that you shouldn't have a problem. On the Actvie Duty side you have to apply with TWO years in the ARMY, so if you go forward there be prepared to pick a job you like in case you get stuck. Only CID Accredidation branch has the power to make you an agent, and they won;t really speak to you unless you are in the Army, or if you had some rediculus credentials (i.e. left the Secret Service or FBI or something along those lines).
2) All the apps go to the same CID accredidation branch, however you MIGHT be able to pull some sneaky stuff on requirements through the National Guard just because of the way the Guard is. There are only five (plus or minus one) CID guard units, look them up and call there readiness NCO.
3) They are everywhere, CONUS, OCONUS, and deployed from both.
