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Federal Occupation Description

Federal Occupation Description

This series covers positions which supervise, lead, or perform work involving planning, conducting, or managing investigations related to alleged or suspected criminal violations of Federal laws. The work involves: recognizing, developing, and presenting evidence to reconstruct events, sequences, time elements, relationships, responsibilities, legal liabilities, and conflicts of interest; conducting investigations in a manner meeting legal and procedural requirements; and providing advice and assistance both in and out of court to the U.S. Attorney’s Office during investigations and prosecutions. Work in this series primarily requires knowledge of criminal investigative techniques, rules of criminal procedures, laws, and precedent court decisions concerning the admissibility of evidence, constitutional rights, search and seizure, and related issues in the conduct of investigations.

For job opportunities in this series, go to the Office of Personnel Management USAJOBS website.

Other Federal Occupations

It is not uncommon for individuals in one federal occupational series to perform duties related to another series within the same federal occupational group. To find out about the certifications for another series in the INSPECTION, INVESTIGATION, ENFORCEMENT, AND COMPLIANCE GROUP, click on that series below. Note that credentials have not yet been identified for all series – links are provided only to those series for which the identification of credentials has been completed. Additional series will be added over time.

  • 1801 - General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, and Compliance Series
  • 1802 - Compliance Inspection and Support Series
  • 1805 - Investigative Analysis Series
  • 1810 - General Investigation Series
  • 1815 - Air Safety Investigating Series
  • 1822 - Mine Safety and Health Inspection Series
  • 1825 - Aviation Safety Series
  • 1849 - Wage and Hour Investigation Series
  • 1850 - Agricultural Warehouse Inspection Series
  • 1860 - Equal Opportunity Investigation Series
  • 1862 - Consumer Safety Inspection Series
  • 1863 - Food Inspection Series
  • 1881 - Customs and Border Protection Interdiction Series
  • 1889 - Import Compliance Series
  • 1894 - Customs Entry and Liquidating Series
  • 1895 - Customs and Border Protection Series
  • 1896 - Border Patrol Enforcement Series
  • 1899 - Investigation Student Trainee Series

The following certifications have been identified as most relevant to the broad duties of this federal occupational series. Please note that these credentials may not reflect all of the unique job functions that you perform within your organization. Also these credentials may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about any credential, click on the credential title below.

Compare Credential Agency Related As GI Bill® Accreditation ID
Certified Protection Professional (CPP) Is Not In Demand ASIS International someSome GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) In DemandIs In Demand American Bankers Association (ABA) someSome    
Certified Legal Investigator (CLI) Is Not In Demand National Association of Legal Investigators (NALI) mostMost    
Certified Financial Examiner Is Not In Demand Society of Financial Examiners someSome    
Professional Certified Investigator (PCI) Is Not In Demand ASIS International mostMost GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Forensic Interviewer (CFI) Is Not In Demand International Association of Interviewers (IAI) someSome    
Certified Insurance Fraud Investigator (CIFI) Is Not In Demand International Association of Special Investigation Units (IASIU) someSome    
Accredited Traffic Accident Reconstructionist Is Not In Demand Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstruction (ACTAR) someSome    
CyberSecurity Forensic Analyst (CSFA) Is Not In Demand CyberSecurity Institute someSome    
Certified Forensic Claims Consultant (CFCC) Is Not In Demand AACE International someSome    
Certified AML and Fraud Professional (CAFP) Is Not In Demand American Bankers Association (ABA) someSome    

State Licenses

Some states have specific licensing requirements for the following related civilian occupations. These state licenses may require additional education, training or experience. Click on the occupation below to get more information on state requirements from the U.S. Department of Labor.

Related Civilian Private Sector Occupations

The following civilian private sector occupations are similar to the duties performed by 1811 - Criminal Investigation. These occupations may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these occupations, click on the civilian occupation below.

Civilian Job Duties Matched Bright Outlook Registered Apprenticeship Local Salary Info
Claims Examiners, Property and Casualty Insurance someSome     find local salaryfind local salary
Criminal Investigators and Special Agents mostMost     find local salaryfind local salary
Fish and Game Wardens someSome   Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts someSome     find local salaryfind local salary
Gaming Surveillance Officers and Gaming Investigators someSome     find local salaryfind local salary
Immigration and Customs Inspectors someSome     find local salaryfind local salary
Insurance Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators someSome     find local salaryfind local salary
Intelligence Analysts someSome     find local salaryfind local salary
Police Detectives someSome     find local salaryfind local salary
Police Patrol Officers someSome   Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Private Detectives and Investigators someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook  Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs someSome     find local salaryfind local salary
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Click here to go to Certified Protection Professional (CPP) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The ASIS International, Certified Protection Professional (CPP) certification is for security management professionals who demonstrate knowledge and competency in all areas of security management. CPP candidates must have been employed full-time in a security-related role and meet education and/or experience requirements, which include at least three years of experience in responsible charge of a security function. Candidates must also pass a written exam.

Click here to go to Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) COOL Snapshot page.

The Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) is designed for professionals working in financial service regulatory compliance.

Click here to go to Certified Legal Investigator (CLI) COOL Snapshot page.

The National Association of Legal Investigators (NALI), Certified Legal Investigator (CLI) credential is an intermediate career-level certification recommended for legal investigators. Legal investigators assist attorneys by reviewing police reports and discovery materials, analyzing and photographing crime or accident scenes, interviewing parties and witnesses, obtaining signed or recorded statements, performing background investigations, preparing documentary and demonstrative evidence, recommending experts and testifying in court. Legal investigators must exhibit the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct. The Certified Legal Investigator (CLI) certification requires various exams. Candidates must devote the majority of their practice to negligence investigations for the plaintiff, and/or criminal defense, and be employed by either a law firm or an investigative firm. Candidates must be licensed, if required, by the state in which he/she is practicing or employed. They must also have a minimum of five years verifiable related work experience.

Click here to go to Certified Financial Examiner COOL Snapshot page.

Credential description coming soon.

Click here to go to Professional Certified Investigator (PCI) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Professional Certified Investigator (PCI) certification is designed for security professionals whose primary responsibilities are to conduct investigations and who have demonstrated in-depth operational knowledge and competence in this area. Candidates wishing to take the PCI examination must first satisfy the following requirements: Complete five years of investigations experience, with at least two (2) years in case management; and earn a high school diploma or GED equivalent. The applicant must not have been convicted of any criminal offense that would reflect negatively on the security profession, ASIS, and the PCI program. Successful Completion of an examination is required for all applicants who meet the experience and/or education and responsible charge criteria. Candidates must pass the examination to achieve the PCI designation.

Click here to go to Certified Forensic Interviewer (CFI) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

A Certified Forensic Interviewer (CFI) is a professional with the expertise to conduct a variety of investigative interviews with victims, witnesses, suspects or other sources to determine the facts regarding suspicions, allegations or specific incidents in either public or private sector settings. The Certified Forensic Interviewer demonstrates understanding of legal aspects of interviewing and proficiency in interview preparation, behavioral analysis, accusatory and non-accusatory interviewing, documentation, and presentation of findings. CFI applicants must have a combination of education and experience. Applicants must have two to four years of experience in a public or private position where they are responsible for investigation, interviewing and interrogation. Applicants holding a bachelor's degree are required to have two years of such experience while those with a high school diploma must have four years of experience.

Click here to go to Certified Insurance Fraud Investigator (CIFI) COOL Snapshot page.

Credential description coming soon.

Click here to go to Accredited Traffic Accident Reconstructionist COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

An internationally recognized accreditation program open to police officers, engineers, educators and private consultants both all working in the field of traffic accident investigation and reconstruction within the United States and Canada. Although participation in the accreditation program is voluntary, people who are properly trained and experienced in accident investigation and reconstruction can successfully complete the examination and achieve accreditation.

Click here to go to CyberSecurity Forensic Analyst (CSFA) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 2 years

The CyberSecurity Forensic Analyst (CSFA) is an advanced level certification for individuals who have the ability to conduct a thorough forensic analysis using sound examination and handling procedures, and are able to communicate the results of their analysis effectively. The CSFA certification is designed for professionals who already possess practical experience in the field of digital forensics. A minimum of at least two years of experience with both the technical and administrative aspects of conducting forensic analysis is required. To become CSFA certified, applicants must pass a written and practical exam, and complete an FBI criminal background check.

Click here to go to Certified Forensic Claims Consultant (CFCC) COOL Snapshot page.

The AACE International, Certified Forensic Claims Consultant (CFCC) certification is for experienced claims professionals and testifying experts working in the construction dispute resolution and litigation support arenas. CFCC candidates must have 12 years of claims relevant experience in dispute resolution and preparation and submission of claims, possess a four-year college degree, hold a current certification or license (obtained after education) from an approved list, submit an expert report that was submitted as evidence, a formal claim submittal or a professional paper accepted for publication, and provide four letters of recommendation. Candidates must also pass a written exam.

Click here to go to Certified AML and Fraud Professional (CAFP) COOL Snapshot page.

Credential description coming soon.

In Demand

This certification is considered in demand

GI Bill®

Reimbursement for exam fees has been approved for payment through the GI Bill. Click for external link to GI Bill licensing and certification information.

Note: GI Bill approval data is updated quarterly. For the latest information, visit the WEAMS Licenses/Certifications Search page. Make sure to select "Both" in the LAC Category Type drop-down before searching.

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ANSI

This credential has been accredited by ANSI. Click for external link to the ANSI web site.

ICAC

This credential has been accredited by ICAC. Click for external link to the ICAC web site.

NCCA

This credentialing program has been accredited by NCCA. Click for external link to the NCCA web site.

ABSNC

This credential has been accredited by ABSNC. Click for external link to the ABSNC web site.

IAS

This credential has been accredited by IAS. Click for external link to the IAS web site.

Some

Credential is related to some tasks associated with the duties of the rating (at least one critical task but less than 80%)

Most

Credential is directly related to most of the major duties associated with the rating (at least 80%)

Other

Credential is related to this military occupation, but is more advanced or specialized and therefore will likely require additional education, training, or experience

Most – Tasks in these careers match most duties of the military job or specialty (approximately 80% or greater)
Some – Tasks in these careers match some duties of the military job or specialty (greater than 20% but less than 80%)
Bright Outlook – new job opportunities are very likely in the future for this job
Registered Apprenticeship
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