AFJQS_SEI321 — Security Forces Investigator

AFJQS_SEI321 governs minimum training, certification, documentation, SEI 321 award, additional duties, and recertification for Security Forces investigators.

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  • Publication number: AFJQS_SEI321
  • Title: SECURITY FORCES INVESTIGATOR
  • Date: 2024-10-15

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It covers task qualification, training methods, trainer and certifier identification, training records, additional duties, SEI 321 award criteria, and recertification. It requires GO/NO GO certification, documented training and certification, and specified processes for critical tasks and task breaks.

Applies to: This AFJQS applies to military and civilian Airmen and Guardians assigned to perform duties as Security Forces Criminal Investigators and Detectives and will remain in effect until superseded or rescinded.

Topics covered

  • Task qualification standards
  • Investigator training methods
  • Trainer and certifier identification
  • Additional investigator duties
  • SEI 321 award criteria
  • Task recertification

Questions and answers

What standard is used to certify personnel on AFJQS_SEI321?

Personnel will be certified to the GO/NO GO standard on this AFJQS. (paragraph 2)

What does GO mean for task qualification?

GO means the individual can perform the task without assistance utilizing appropriate instructions or other procedural guidance. (paragraph 2)

Who must document training and certification for a task?

A task qualified supervisor/trainer/certifier from the respective functional area must document training and certification for a person to be considered trained and certified on a task. (paragraph 2)

Where do military and civilian personnel retain a paper training record when the approved LMS is unavailable?

In those instances, military and civilian personnel will utilize a paper copy record of this AFJQS and retain it in their On-the-Job training record for military and in the Supervisor’s Employee Brief for civilian personnel. (paragraph 3)

What certification is required for critical tasks?

Per DAFI 36-2689, critical tasks associated with this AFJQS are noted by an asterisk (*) in this AFJQS and require third party certification (meaning the trainer and certifier must be separate individuals). (paragraph 3)

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