At times, CID offers an Officer to CID Warrant Officer Program. As of November 2020, that program is not accepting new applicants. [4] X Research source

If you’re a civilian, you must be appointed before your 37th birthday. If you’re older, you won’t qualify for the program.

A Bachelors Degree in one of these fields could help your CID career: criminal justice, forensic science, forensics, accounting, psychology, and biology. [7] X Research source

The ST and GT are part of the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB). It’s an exam everyone has to take when they enlist in the armed forces. [10] X Research source You generally have to wait 6 months between retakes, and can usually only retake the test 3 times. [11] X Research source

This course focuses on things like leading, war fighting, land navigation, and other essential skills. You’ll receive a combination of classroom and field instruction. You’ll take this course at a Non-commissioned Officer Academy (NCO) and stay at the academy for the duration of the class.

Once you start your application, you have 30 days to submit any necessary documentation. [15] X Research source

Find out more about the height and weight requirements at https://ssilrc. army. mil/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/AR-600-9-The-Army-Body-Composition-Program-16-July-2019. pdf.

If you’ve claimed bankruptcy in the last 3 years, that automatically disqualifies you from CID. If that’s a situation you’re dealing with, plan on waiting until you’re 3 years past that incident before you apply.

There isn’t a set amount of time you’ll be traveling, but it could be a routine part of your job.

Generally, a favorable driving record is one that is accident and ticket-free for at least 3 years.

To find out more and see the full list of requirements to join CID, visit https://www. cid. army. mil/militaryagents2. html.

If you need help, you can always talk to an Army Recruiter to get more information.

The CID website states that the length of the application process is, in large part, determined by how motivated you are to get everything finished. So, buckle down and get your application completed so you can move forward as soon as possible. [25] X Research source

CID is looking for people who have strong moral character and high integrity. They’ll look into your reputation and also check out your mental and emotional health history. [28] X Research source

There unfortunately aren’t a lot of details available about what each of these processes entails. Ask your recruiting coordinator or someone in CID if you want to know more. As of 2018, CID receives about 450 applications a year. Each one takes quite a long time to process, so don’t be surprised if it takes a while for each part to get scheduled.

Keep in mind that CID is looking for the absolute best candidates. That’s why their vetting process is so thorough.

If you get into CID, you’ll be working with some of the top professionals in your field. It’s a fantastic opportunity!

While you learn a lot from classes and special training, there are some things you can’t know until you get out into the field. This year as an apprentice agent is an essential part of your process in CID.

You can even obtain special training in an advanced field. You could spend time at the FBI academy or even pursue a Masters Degree in Forensic Science through George Mason University.