Defense Criminal Investigative Service Brochure

1. Central Field Office
1222 Spruce Street
Suite 8.308E
St. Louis, MO 63103
[phone]
Mid-Atlantic Field Office
201 12th Street
Suite 712
Arlington, VA 22202
[phone]
Northeast Field Office
10 Industrial Hwy
Building Y
Lester, PA 19113
[phone]
Southeast Field Office
2400 Herodian Way
Suite 420
Smyrna, GA 30080
[phone]
Southwest Field Office
2201 North Collins
Suite 300
Arlington, TX 76011
[phone]
Western Field Office
26722 Plaza Street
Suite 130
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
[phone]
DCIS Headquarters
Defense Criminal Investigative Service
400 Army Navy Drive, Room 901E
Arlington, VA 22202
703-604-8600
Field Office Locations
U.S. Department of Defense
Office of Inspector General
Defense Criminal
Investigative Service
Investigations Division
Office of Inspector General
U.S. Department of Defense
Protecting America’s Warfighters
“I work with
a group of
people who
strive for
excellence in
everything
they do.”
“The high point of my
career at DCIS has
been conducting
investigations
involving the
illegal diversion of
U.S. Munitions
List items to
criminal enterprises
and terrorist
organizations. I
know this work will
make a difference
in protecting our
warfighters.”
Overseas Locations
MISSION
The mission of the Defense
Criminal Investigative Service is
to protect America’s Warfighters
by conducting investigations
in support of crucial National
Defense priorities.
DCIS
Investigative Responsibilities
It is the obligation of the DoD Inspector General to
“initiate, conduct, and supervise such...investigations
in the Department of Defense (including the military
departments) as the Inspector General considers
appropriate” (IG Act Sec. 8(c)(2)) and to “provide
leadership and coordination and recommend policies
for activities...to prevent and detect fraud and abuse
in...[DoD] programs and operations (IG Act Sec.
2(2)).”
Vision
Remain a versatile, responsive,
and respected premier Federal
law enforcement agency,
demonstrating excellence in all
aspects of operations.
DCIS also has offices located in:
Wiesbaden, Germany Baghdad, Iraq
Kuwait City, Kuwait Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan

2. Special Agent
Careers
DCIS is the criminal investigative arm of the
Department of Defense Inspector General.
Employment with DCIS offers individuals
a unique opportunity to serve their country
by conducting investigations which ensure
DoD remains capable of deterring war and
defending our nation.
In furtherance of its mission, DCIS employs
an elite, highly-trained team of special
agents and support personnel, all of whom
are steadfastly committed to “protecting
America’s warfighters” by conducting
investigations in support of crucial National
Defense priorities.
The DoD IG is competitive with other
Federal law enforcement agencies in terms of
career progression and pay progression.
To be considered for a DCIS special agent
position, an individual must:
Be a U.S. Citizen
Be between 21 and 37 years of age
Pass the complete applicant screening
process, which includes an interview
battery, drug screening, medical exam,
and a physical fitness test
Pass an extensive background
investigation
Possess exceptional communication skills
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To Report Fraud, Waste, and Abuse
Contact the Department of Defense
Hotline at 1-800-424-9098

In an effort to increase the ability of
our military, contractors, and civilians
in the Southwest Asia region to report
allegations of fraud, waste, and abuse,
the Office of Inspector General has
established a special toll-free Defense
Hotline number for the exclusive use of
personnel stationed in the region:
1-877-363-3348
e-mail: [email protected]
www.dodig.mil/hotline
800.424.9098
Fraud
Waste
Mismanagement
Abuse of authority
Help Prevent
We are available weekdays 7:00 am to 5:00 pm EST
m a k e a d i f f e r e n c e
hotline
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
DCIS is comprised of special agents who
have full law enforcement authority; they
make arrests, carry concealed weapons,
execute search warrants, serve subpoenas,
and testify in legal proceedings.
DCIS current investigative priorities include:
Terrorism
Substandard/Defective Products
Corruption
Cyber Crime
Technology/Munitions Theft &
Diversion
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The Defense Criminal Investigative
Service protects America’s Warfighters by
investigating terrorism; preventing the illegal
transfer of sensitive defense technologies to
proscribed nations and criminal elements;
investigating companies that use defective
parts in weapons systems and equipment
utilized by the military; stopping cyber
crimes and computer intrusions; and
investigating cases of fraud, bribery, and
corruption to ensure taxpayer dollars are
better spent defending our Nation.
Protecting the
Warfighter
Making a
Difference
DCIS encourages DoD employees,
contractor personnel, individuals serving
in the Armed Forces, and members of the
general public to report criminal activity
involving the Department of Defense.
Cyber Crime
Tech Transfer
Visit us on the web at:
www.dodig.mil/inv/dcis
Terrorism