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OFFICE OF SPECIAL
INVESTIGATIONS

AFOSI: Where Facts Meet Action

The Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI) is a federal law enforcement and counterintelligence agency serving our nation’s Air Force and Space Force.

Armed with elite investigative training and state-of-the-art technology, AFOSI’s special agents pursue justice as they conduct criminal and counterintelligence investigations and investigate cybercrime and procurement fraud. Agents also specialize in investigative services such as forensics, polygraph, technical operations, and digital forensics.

As a PAQ Intern, you will work shoulder to shoulder with current Criminal Investigators on challenging and rewarding real-world projects, where you'll make real contributions and gain invaluable hands-on experience.

Career Paths

Fully accredited Criminal Investigator

PAQ Qualifications

  • U.S. citizenship
  • Recent graduate (within two years of completing degree or within six years if a Veteran)
  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Science, Finance, Intelligence, or Cyber backgrounds to support the AFOSI criminal and counterintelligence mission sets, or related fields.
  • GPA 2.95 or above
  • Ability to obtain Security Clearance funded by the Department of the Air Force (e.g., Background check)
  • Pass rigorous background investigation
  • Pass all medical and physical requirements

PAQ Program Details

  • A formal three-year training and career development track
  • Training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC)
  • Real-world projects and missions
  • Mentoring provided by Senior leadership
  • Annual performance-based promotions
  • Placement into a permanent Air Force Civilian Service position once PAQ Program is successfully completed

PAQ Benefits

  • Student Loan Repayment Program
  • Tuition Assistance toward a graduate degree while in the PAQ program
  • Paid move to employment location (if required upon conversion to PAQ program)

VACANCIES

The Air Force Office of Special Investigations advertises and manages job vacancies through USAJobs. The application process is from September to October. Please visit AFOSI Vacancies.

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