Marine Corps COOL Snapshot - Professional Certified Investigator (PCI)

Professional Certified Investigator (PCI)

Renewal Period: 3 years

The ASIS International, Professional Certified Investigator (PCI) certification provides demonstrable proof of knowledge and experience in case management, evidence collection, and preparation of reports and testimony to substantiate findings. Earning a PCI provides independent confirmation of specialized skills in security investigations, including case evaluation and review of options for case management strategies. It validates a candidate's ability to collect information through the effective use of surveillance, interviews, and interrogations. Candidates must meet experience and/or education requirements and pass an examination.

More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.

Professional Certified Investigator (PCI)

The following Marine Corps Enlisted MOSs provide training and/or experience that contributes to attaining this credential:

Enlisted Occupation	Occupation Type	Related As	COOL$
0211 Counterintelligence/Human Intelligence (CI/HUMINT) Specialist	MOS	Other
0311 Rifleman	MOS	Other
0313 Light Armored Reconnaissance Marine	MOS	Other
0331 Machine Gunner	MOS	Other
0341 Mortarman	MOS	Other
0352 Antitank Missile Gunner	MOS	Other
0363 Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) Unit Leader	MOS	Other
0369 Infantry Unit Leader	MOS	Other
0372 Critical Skills Operator	MOS	Other
0393 Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) Operations Chief	MOS	Other
0399 Infantry Operations Chief	MOS	Other
0811 Field Artillery Cannoneer	MOS	Other
5811 Military Police	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
5821 Criminal Investigator CID Agent	MOS	Most	COOL Bucks
5831 Correctional Specialist	MOS	Other
Marine Security Guard	Collateral Duty/Out of Billet MOS	Most	COOL Bucks

The following civilian occupations are related to this credential:

	Civilian Job	Job Family	Bright Outlook	Registered Apprenticeship	Local Salary Info
	Security Management Specialists	Business and Financial Operations	Bright Outlook		find local salary
	Security Managers	Management	Bright Outlook		find local salary

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Attainability:

Eligibility Requirements (View Details)

Credential Prerequisite
Experience: 5 years
Education: High School Diploma/GED
Training
Membership
Other
Fee

Note: This credential may have multiple options for a Service member to meet eligibility requirements. Requirements listed here are based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.

Exam Requirements (View Details)

Exam
Written Exam
Oral Exam
Practical Exam
Performance Assessment

Exam Administration (View Details)

In-person exam
Remote proctored on-line exam
Third-party test vendor

RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY

Renewal Period: 3 years

Continuing Education
Exam
Continuing Education OR Exam
Fee
Other

AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

ASIS International

1625 Prince Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-2882

Phone: (703) 519-6200

Fax: (703) 519-6299
Email: asis@asisonline.org

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Education REQUIREMENTS

Candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Experience REQUIREMENTS

Option 1:

Candidate must have five years of investigations experience, with at least two years of case management experience.

Option 2:

Candidate must hold the Associate Protection Professional (APP) and have four years of investigations experience, with at least two years of case management experience.

Other REQUIREMENTS

The Professional Certified Investigator (PCI) credential has the following other requirements:

Cannot have been convicted of any criminal offense.

Must agree to adhere to the ASIS PCI Code of Professional Responsibility.

Written Exam

Case Management (35%)
- Analyze case for applicable ethical conflicts.
- Analyze and assess case elements, strategies and risks.
- Determine investigative goals and develop strategy by reviewing procedural options.
- Determine and manage investigative resources necessary to address case objectives.
- Identify, evaluate and implement investigative process improvement opportunities.
Investigative Techniques and Procedures (50%)
- Conduct surveillance by physical, behavioral, and electronic means in order to obtain relevant information.
- Conduct interviews of individuals to obtain relevant information.
- Collect and preserve potential evidentiary materials for assessment and analysis.
- Conduct research by physical and electronic means to obtain relevant information.
- Collaborate with and obtain information from other agencies and organizations possessing relevant information.
- Use special investigative techniques to obtain relevant information.
Case Presentation (15%)
- Prepare report to substantiate investigative findings.
- Prepare and present testimony.

Exam Preparation Resources

There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Professional Certified Investigator (PCI) examination:

Best Sources

General References
- ASIS Recertification Guide

An additional resource is O'Reilly Learning Safari Books Online, a searchable digital library that provides online access to thousands of books, training videos and conference sessions. See the Educational Resources section on the Related Sites page here on COOL to learn how to get free access.

Testing Information

Exam Administration
Credential exams may be administered in-person at a testing site, proctored on-line remotely, or have options for both. If an exam is administered through a test vendor, the third-party test vendor box will be checked. The following test administration options apply to the Professional Certified Investigator (PCI) credential where checked:
- In-person exam
- Remote proctored on-line exam
- Third-party test vendor

For more information on the ASIS International testing process, visit the agency website.

Third-Party Test Vendor Information
Testing for this credential is handled by the following vendor:

Prometric

The test centers are located in the U.S.

To find out more, use the following links on the Prometric website:

RECERTIFICATION

Professional Certified Investigator (PCI)

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Professional Certified Investigator (PCI) credential has the following recertification information:

PCIs must complete 60 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Credits for recertification.

Note: Marine Corps COOL will only pay recertification fees for the current year, no arrears will be paid. Voucher requests for recertification fees must be submitted with proof of the current status of the certification (for example, a screen shot of your credentialing agency dashboard or a copy of a current fee receipt).