The Human Intelligence Collector is responsible for information collection operations. They provide Army personnel with information about the enemy force’s strengths, weaknesses, and potential battle areas.
Job Duties:
- Screen human intelligence sources and documents.
- Debrief and interrogate human intelligence sources.
- Participate in human intelligence operations.
- Analyze and prepare intelligence reports.
Training:
Job training for a human intelligence collector requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 20 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and in the field.
Helpful Skills:
- Foreign languages.
- Interest in reading maps and charts.
- Gathering information and studying its meaning.
- Ability to think, speak, and write clearly.
- An outgoing personality.
Compensation:
Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time.
Education Benefits:
In the Army, qualified students can earn full-tuition, merit-based scholarships, allowances for books and fees, plus an annual stipend for living expenses.
Future Civilian Careers:
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career in research, business planning and even government agencies such as the Central Intelligence Agency.
PARTNERSHIP FOR YOUTH SUCCESS (PaYS) Program:
Those interested in this job may be eligible for civilian employment, after the Army, by enrolling in the Army PaYS program. The PaYS program is a recruitment option that guarantees a job interview with military friendly employers that are looking for experienced and trained Veterans to join their organization.
- AAI CORPORATION.
- CONCURRENT TECHNOLOGIES.
- GENERAL DYNAMICS LAND SYSTEMS.
- LOCKHEED MARTIN.
- URS.
Job Requirements:
- Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident.
- Must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent.