The USMC Criminal Investigation Division (CID) is a Department of the Navy (DON) law enforcement organization assigned within the Provost Marshal’s Office/Marine Corps Police Department (PMO/MCPD) and works directly for the Provost Marshal/Police Chief. As an organic law enforcement agency, USMC CID executes its mission, including criminal investigations, criminal operations, and other law enforcement related activities, in coordination with the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS). NCIS has primary responsibility for investigating all actual, suspected, and alleged serious crimes within the DON and primary jurisdiction to conduct criminal operations. USMC CID personnel coordinate activities and exercise their responsibilities consistent with law, regulation, and DON policies.
The mission of USMC CID is to provide the Marine Corps with organic criminal investigative, criminal intelligence, and forensic capabilities applicable to both the Supporting Establishment and FMF environments. These capabilities support Marine Corps force protection and operational objectives by promoting good order and discipline; supporting combat operations; identifying, preventing, and mitigating criminal/terrorist threats; and assisting with the adjudicative proceedings of individuals that have, or would do, harm to the Marine Corps or its warfighting mission.
For installation specific information regarding CID please contact your local CID Office.
For Headquarters USMC inquiries, please contact:
Official Mailing Address
Criminal Investigation Division
Law Enforcement and Corrections Branch
3000 Marine Corps Pentagon
Washington DC 20350-3000
Law Enforcement Database Manager
John Warren
Email: john.warren.ctr@ncis.navy.mil
Phone: 571-305-9992
Case Management Systems
Consolidated Law Enforcement Operations Center
Cornerstone
DOD Person Search
DPRIS
OpenFox (NCIC/NLETS/III)
CID is actively recruiting Marines who are seeking to lateral move into the 5821 Criminal Investigator (CID Agent) MOS. Marines who meet the prerequisites and requirements (see below) are encouraged to apply, or inquire, as the demand for qualified Marines within this MOS will remain high for the foreseeable future.
What is a CID Agent?
CID Agents provide essential support to Commanders in both home station and deployed environments and are at the forefront of protecting Marines and families, facilities, and mission-essential capabilities. CID Agents perform criminal investigative duties while operationally assigned to the Criminal Investigation Division (CID), Regional Trial Counsel (RTC), Identity Operations Mission, and Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS). CID Agents provide criminal investigative support to both supporting establishment law enforcement and deployed/combat contingency operations. CID Agents investigate misdemeanor and felony level crimes that fall within the jurisdictional purview of the DOD, provide technical guidance and supervision to junior CID Agents and apprentice investigators, conduct covert operations, personal protective services, crisis negotiations, forensic examinations/exploitation, assists the complex trial teams with trial case preparation, provide subject matter expertise and training to host nations during contingency operations and liaise with other military, local, state and federal law enforcement agencies.
CID is a demanding yet rewarding MOS that requires a special breed of Marine who can operate independently and as part of an organized team made up of law enforcement professionals. CID Agents are required to have strong interpersonal skills that enable them to interact with a variety of people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Intellect, flexibility, creativity, and cultural knowledge all contribute to success in this MOS.
The following are the requirements for lateral move to the 5821 MOS apply. Any waivers must be approved by CMC (CID HQ).
-Be a U.S. Citizen (may not be waived).
-Be a Sergeant and have less than two years’ time in grade. Corporals over one year time in grade may be waived on a case-by-case basis.
-Have a GT score of 110 or higher.
-Be 21 years old (may not be waived).
-Have normal color vision (may not be waived).
-Have a minimum height requirement of 64 inches (may not be waived).
-Have a valid state driver license (may not be waived).
-Have vision correctable to 20/20.
-Possess clarity of speech.
-Have no history of mental, nervous, or emotional disorders. If previous treatment has been received the health care practitioner will be contacted to determine if the Marine under consideration has a condition that could impair judgment, reliability, or the ability to perform the duties of a CID Agent. Waivers will not be considered for those Marines determined unsuitable for assignment as a criminal investigator by a medical professional.
-Have no convictions by Summary, Special or General courts-martial; or civil courts (except minor traffic violations); Non-Judicial Punishment convictions involving illegal drugs, spouse abuse/domestic violence; or immoral character (may not be waived).
-Have sufficient obligated service to serve 48 months after graduating the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Division, Special Agent Course (CIDSAC), U.S. Army Military Police School (USAMPS).
-Possess or be eligible for a Top-Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information eligibility based on a Single Scope Background Investigation.
-Be worldwide deployable at the time approved for lateral move into the 5821 MOS.
-Successfully pass a law enforcement employment background investigation and be found suitable for duties as a Criminal Investigator.
Application and Screening Process
Marines will start the process by contacting their local CID office who will determine a Marine’s initial suitability for assignment as a criminal investigator by a screening board headed by the Criminal Investigation Officer or Chief Criminal Investigator of the Provost Marshal’s Office. If found initially suitable, the CID office will conduct a law enforcement employment background investigation on the Marine to determine their suitability to perform law enforcement duties. Completed law enforcement employment background investigations are then forwarded by the local CID office for review and approval by CMC, Law Enforcement and Corrections Branch (PSL). Those Marines who are determined eligible will receive an acceptance letter from the Head of CID, PSL which will be submitted with their lateral move package to the Career Planner. Marines approved for lateral move will execute permanent change of station or permanent change of assignment orders to a CID office where they will begin an extensive Apprentice Agent Training Program (AATP) under the direct supervision of a CID Field Training Agent. During the AATP, Marines will be introduced to the required knowledge, skills, aptitudes required to be a successful CID Agent. After favorable completion of the AATP, the Marine will attend the 15 ½ week CIDSAC. Failure to complete either the AATP or CIDSAC will result in MOS reclassification or separation per current MMEA guidelines and applicable Marine Corps orders.
Interested Marines should begin the process by contacting their Career Planner or Prior Service Recruiter to ensure they meet the prerequisites in accordance with the references. Marines meeting the listed prerequisites should contact the nearest CID office to begin the assessment and selection process.
Personal Security Detail Program / Special Victims Course Coordinator
USMC CID Operation Chief
GySgt Larry Jenkins
Phone: 571-305-9753
Email: Larry.jenkins@usmc.mil
Email: Larry.jenkins@ncis.navy.mil
GySgt Jenkins provides support for all U.S Marines interested in the Personal Security Detail program and is the Special Victims Course coordinator. Any questions or concerns regarding advanced investigative schools, travel, databases, and equipment please contact GySgt Jenkins.
-MCB Camp Pendleton, CA, Comm: 760-763-2796
-MCAS Miramar, CA, Comm: 858-577-4060
-MCRD, San Diego, CA, Comm: 619-524-4131
-MCLB Barstow, CA, Comm: 760-577-6190
-MCAGCC Twentynine Palms, CA, Comm: 760-830-4616
-MCAS Yuma, AZ, Comm: 928-269-6000
-MCB Camp Lejeune, NC, Comm: 910-451-2571
-MCAS Cherry Point, NC, Comm: 252-466-2688
-MCAS Beaufort, SC, Comm: 843-228-6009
-MCB Quantico, VA, Comm: 703-784-2027
-MCSF New Orleans, LA, Comm: 504-697-8358
-MCLB Albany, GA, Comm: 229-639-5186
-MCAS Kaneohe Bay, HI, Comm: 808-257-1305
-MCB Camp Butler, Japan, DSN: 315-645-6010
-MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, DSN: 315-253-3238
-4th Law Enforcement Bn (Reserves) Albuquerque, NM, Comm: 505-846-7855
If you are located outside or away from all listed bases, please contact MGySgt Bates who will direct you to the nearest installation for appropriate screening: TEL: Comm: 571-305-9552/9753/ Email: Christopher.L.Bates@usmc.mil