Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
Gather, analyze, compile and report information regarding individuals or organizations to clients, or detect occurrences of unlawful acts or infractions of rules in private establishment.
Private Detectives and Investigators
Average
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ANNUAL
Entry Level
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Mid Level
$0
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Expert Level
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Private Detectives and Investigators
240
Projected job openings through 2028
Private Detectives and Investigators
Degree Recommendations
Private Detectives and Investigators
01
Write reports or case summaries to document investigations.
02
Conduct private investigations on a paid basis.
03
Search computer databases, credit reports, public records, tax or legal filings, or other resources to locate persons or to compile information for investigations.
04
Conduct personal background investigations, such as pre-employment checks, to obtain information about an individual's character, financial status, or personal history.
05
Expose fraudulent insurance claims or stolen funds.
06
Obtain and analyze information on suspects, crimes, or disturbances to solve cases, to identify criminal activity, or to gather information for court cases.
07
Testify at hearings or court trials to present evidence.
08
Question persons to obtain evidence for cases of divorce, child custody, or missing persons or information about individuals' character or financial status.
09
Observe and document activities of individuals to detect unlawful acts or to obtain evidence for cases, using binoculars and still or video cameras.
10
Investigate companies' financial standings or locate funds stolen by embezzlers, using accounting skills.
Private Detectives and Investigators
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Law and Government
KNOWLEDGE
Computers and Electronics
KNOWLEDGE
Clerical
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Complex Problem Solving
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
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