How to hire a counter-intelligence technician

How to hire a counter-intelligence technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step counter-intelligence technician hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a counter-intelligence technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new counter-intelligence technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The counter-intelligence technician hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A counter-intelligence technician's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, counter-intelligence technicians from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of counter-intelligence technician salaries for various roles:

   Type of Counter-Intelligence Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Counter-Intelligence Technician		$13-69
   12B Combat Engineer	Combat engineers are vital outfits in a military unit. They construct and repair critical structures needed for military advances and defenses and destroy areas denying enemy control... Show more	$12-57
   Combat Engineer	A combat engineer is responsible for developing and installing defense systems on a military base to protect the camp during combat situations and battles. Combat engineers carefully evaluate the premises for conducting operations with the highest accuracy, especially on locating explosive devices and other hazardous materials... Show more	$12-57

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Background Checks
   • GPS
   • Cycle Counts
   • Management System
   • CJIS
   • DOD
   • Risk Assessments

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage logistics within precinct, create monthly business plans, and develop sales tracking and development system for store.
   • Supervise the collection, analysis and dissemination of intelligence which allow senior leaders to make inform decisions while in combat operations.
   • Perform initial and operational analysis of CI and HUMINT that focuse on human collection and assist in determining source reliability.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your counter-intelligence technician job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A counter-intelligence technician can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, counter-intelligence technicians' average salary in colorado is 55% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level counter-intelligence technicians 80% less than senior-level counter-intelligence technicians.
   • Certifications. A counter-intelligence technician with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a counter-intelligence technician's salary.

   Average counter-intelligence technician salary

   $65,912yearly

   $31.69 hourly rate

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   Entry-level counter-intelligence technician salary

   $29,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 30, 2026

4. Writing a counter-intelligence technician job description

   A job description for a counter-intelligence technician role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a counter-intelligence technician job description:

   Counter-intelligence technician job description example

   Celestar Corporation provides knowledge and technology consulting solutions to clients in the United States government and private industry worldwide. We have proudly served customers in over 40 countries spanning 4 continents, including austere and high threat locations.
   
   Celestar is seeking a Intelligence Technician to support the Defense Intelligence Agency. This position is located in Washington, DC.
   DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
   
   * Provide Timely and skilled support of Defense Intelligence Agency Analytic Modernization (AMOD) team
   * Provide the DIA and Defense Intelligence Enterprise (DIE) worldwide coverage for intelligence analysis and analytic enabling services through timely, objective and cogent military intelligence
   * The geographic scope of this effort includes any component of the DIE or deployed components where contractor-provided intelligence analysis and analytic enabling services are required; combat support organizations, the DIE's mission involves direct support to operational or deployed forces
   * Quickly respond to requirements for on-site intelligence analysts or enabling services worldwide forms a key part of this effort.
   * Meet diverse mission sets in an ever-more complex and information rich environment
   * Provide support toward DIA's strategic mission objective: (1) Integrate collection analysis, counterintelligence, science and technology and resources to operate as one defense intelligence team; DIA will develop common processes, collaborative tools, and innovative approaches to improve horizontal and vertical information sharing and timely access to data
   
   REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
   
   * Provide a full range of intelligence and administrative support to assist analysts and scientists in support of governance of the Defense Intelligence All Source Analysis Enterprise
   * Conduct manual data calls and serve as an initial point of entry for questions related to data calls, tasks and requests for assistance from Defense Intelligence All Source Analysis Enterprise (DIA AE) members
   * Contribute to databases, monitor status of tasks, administer and manage requests for information and produce metrics, briefings and written products in support of the larger team
   * Provide cross-domain data transfer and dissemination support
   * Produce metrics, graphics, formal documents, templates and briefings using software to include but not limited to Adobe Creative Suite (In Design, Illustrator and Photoshop) and Microsoft Office Suite (Power Point, Excel and Word)
   * Perform in-depth analysis of analytic operations issues across organizational boundaries; in-depth knowledge and understanding of the activities required to meet mission requirements; in-depth analysis of analytic operations and knowledge management issues across organizational and intra-IC boundaries and clearly articulates key findings
   * Mastery of qualitative and quantitative analytic methodologies and pursue developments in academia or other fields that affect tradecraft methodology
   * Ability to review analytic products for cogent arguments, tradecraft standards and adequate support for conclusions; routinely tests analytic rigor of analytic products
   * Ability to define comprehensive, new or unique research approaches that enable rigorous assessments to address and contribute to high-level tasks
   * Collaborate with subject matter experts from across multiple organizations to solicit, formulate, review and deconflict analysis of capability, capacity and risk
   * Communicate in formal and informal briefings and written products the results of research and analysis
   * Comprehensive mission knowledge and skills that affirms completion of all developmental training and experiences
   * Ability to communicate understanding from information that may be incomplete, indirect, highly complex, seemingly unrelated and / or technically advanced
   * Ability to structure analysis based on trends in reporting and a range of analytic perspectives from other analysts, organizations and intelligence disciplines
   * Ability to collaborate and work with other IC members on information sharing, driving collection and addressing analytic disputes and conflict resolution
   * Ability to develop concise, insightful and comprehensive products for defense intelligence
   * Ability to lead teams in researching multi-faceted or critical problems
   * Provide guidance in selecting, designing and applying analytic methodologies; use argument evaluation and validated analytic methodologies to challenge differing perspectives
   * Possess excellent soft-skills and the ability to operate independently
   * Exceptional oral and written communication skills
   * Valid US Passport
   
   HIGHLY DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
   
   * Eight (8) years of experience conducting analysis; a portion of the analysis performed within the last two (2) years
   * Bachelor's Degree related to the labor category
   
   CLEARANCE
   
   * This position requires an active Top-Secret security clearance with SCI Access
   
   Come onboard with a company that Values its Employees!
   
   Celestar Corporation is a veteran owned company, and our salary compensation and benefit packages are competitive. Celestar Corporation offers company paid benefits, including employee health insurance and employee & family dental insurance. We also offer a 401k retirement company match, paid holidays and personal time off (PTO).
   
   Celestar Corporation is equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, disability status, gender identity or national origin.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find counter-intelligence technicians for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

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   • Post your counter-intelligence technician job on Zippia to find and recruit counter-intelligence technician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit counter-intelligence technicians, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new counter-intelligence technician

   Once you've decided on a perfect counter-intelligence technician candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new counter-intelligence technician. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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