31DArmyLaw Enforcement

31D CID Special Agent — Civilian Career Guide

Army Criminal Investigation Division special agent conducting felony criminal investigations, crime scene processing, and forensic analysis for the U.S. Army.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$105,000.00

AVG SALARY

$86,845.00

Civilian Career Matches

Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Salaries are national medians — your area may vary.

Criminal Investigator

SOC 33-3021

$98,000.00

median/yr

FBI/DEA/ATF Agent

SOC 33-3021

$105,000.00

median/yr

Private Investigator

SOC 33-9021

$59,380.00

median/yr

Fraud Examiner

SOC 13-2099

$85,000.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

Criminal investigationForensic analysisInterviewingEvidence collectionSurveillanceReport writing

Recommended Certifications

These certifications can increase your salary by 10-25% and make you more competitive for civilian roles.

CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner)

CCSA

FLETC Graduate Certificate

State PI License

Translate Your 31D Experience to a Civilian Resume

Use our free resume builder to convert your CID Special Agent skills and experience into language civilian employers understand. Built specifically for Army veterans.

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31DArmyLaw Enforcement

31D CID Special Agent — Civilian Career Guide

Army Criminal Investigation Division special agent conducting felony criminal investigations, crime scene processing, and forensic analysis for the U.S. Army.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$105,000.00

AVG SALARY

$86,845.00

Civilian Career Matches

Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Salaries are national medians — your area may vary.

Criminal Investigator

SOC 33-3021

$98,000.00

median/yr

FBI/DEA/ATF Agent

SOC 33-3021

$105,000.00

median/yr

Private Investigator

SOC 33-9021

$59,380.00

median/yr

Fraud Examiner

SOC 13-2099

$85,000.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

Criminal investigationForensic analysisInterviewingEvidence collectionSurveillanceReport writing

Recommended Certifications

These certifications can increase your salary by 10-25% and make you more competitive for civilian roles.

CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner)

CCSA

FLETC Graduate Certificate

State PI License

Translate Your 31D Experience to a Civilian Resume

Use our free resume builder to convert your CID Special Agent skills and experience into language civilian employers understand. Built specifically for Army veterans.