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Military Investigations Officers
Median Salary
107,381
Workforce Count
2,636
Overview
What are the responsibilities of this role?
Investigations officers oversee operations involved in investigating any criminal allegations and offenses that threaten the safety of military personnel, property, resources, or facilities. Investigations officers or their staff examine the scene of an incident and collect and submit all relevant physical evidence (e.g., fingerprints, blood stains, suspected narcotics, castings, documents) to a crime laboratory. They study and evaluate the evidence to determine motives and responsible individuals, develop investigative plans, prepare reports of investigations, and perform counterintelligence operations.
What is the work environment like?
Investigations officers in the Military usually work in offices while planning and directing law enforcement and security activities. They may work outdoors while directing investigations, observing prisoners, and inspecting security systems.
How many people have this role in the Military?
2,636
Compensation
Understanding How Military Pay is More Than Just a Salary
Base pay is the standard income you’ll earn as a service member, providing a stable foundation to start achieving your financial goals.
- Always fixed based on rank and service time.
- Distributed monthly.
What is the typical salary range?
Salary by Years of Service
$123,910
2 Years
$95,071
6 Years
$123,910
10+ Years
Median Salary
Military Details
What Service Branches offer this role?
Is this a staff or leadership role?
Officers are service members who plan, direct operations and manage enlisted personnel, developing a broad range of leadership-related skills.
Learn More About Enlisted and Officer PathsWhat does the training for this role entail?
Job training for investigations officers primarily consists of classroom instruction and on-the-job learning in various training environments. Like other officers, they complete a comprehensive training program covering responsibilities, military structure and etiquette, traditions, and leadership development. Job-specific training may include:
- Military law
- Law enforcement administration
- Management of security problems
- Investigation procedures and reporting
- Crime scene processing
- Testimonial evidence
- Protective services
- Crisis/Hostage negotiations
Education
What level of education do professionals in this role have?
Which college majors best prepare you for this role?
- Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
- Criminalistics and Criminal Science
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Law Enforcement Investigation and Interviewing
- Criminal Justice and Corrections, General
- Financial Forensics and Fraud Investigation
- Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysis
- Geospatial Intelligence
- Signal/Geospatial Intelligence
- Environmental/Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services
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The Military has several programs that cover college costs — so you can pursue your education with little to no debt.
Learn More About Paying For CollegeSkills and Interest
What knowledge is essential to bring to the table?
- Customer and Personal Service
- Public Safety and Security
- Law and Government
- Psychology
- English Language
What personality traits help people thrive in this role?
Investigative
You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.
Conventional
You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.
Realistic
You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.
RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.
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