Become a DCIS Special Agent

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.

Special Agent Requirements

General 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
    • successful Completion of an annual medical exam is mandatory
  • have good communication skills
  • complete the 12-week Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP) at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center at Glynco, Georgia
    • Prior graduation from an equivalent basic training program (the Federal Bureau of Investigation Academy or the Air Force Office of Special Investigations (OSI) Academy/U.S. Army Criminal Investigative Division Command Basic Agents Course) is sufficient to meet this requirement.

Physical Readiness
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

View the complete PRT assessment protocol and the DCIS age and gender norms for specific details on the Physical Readiness Test. Twice yearly completion of the physical readiness test is mandatory.

Education and Experience
To be eligible for an entry-level special agent position, you must possess a 4-year degree from an accredited college or university; or three years of work experience in the FEDERAL criminal investigative or law enforcement fields.