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Private Detectives & Investigators
Also called: Investigator, Loss Prevention Detective, Loss Prevention Officer
Career Cluster: Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
Also called: Investigator, Loss Prevention Detective, Loss Prevention Officer
Career Cluster: Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
What they do:
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.
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.
On the job, you would:
- Write reports or case summaries to document investigations.
- Conduct private investigations on a paid basis.
- Search computer databases, credit reports, public records, tax or legal filings, or other resources to locate persons or to compile information for investigations.
KNOWLEDGESafety and Government
- law and government
- public safety and security
- computers and electronics
- English language
- customer service
- administrative services
SKILLSBasic Skills
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
- talking to others
- thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
ABILITIESVisual Understanding
- see hidden patterns
- pay attention to something without being distracted
- make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
- notice when problems happen
- communicate by speaking
- listen and understand what people say
PERSONALITY
People interested in this work like activities that include data, detail, and regular routines.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Perseverance
- Stress Tolerance
- Self-Control
- Achievement Orientation
- Integrity
- Attention to Detail
TECHNOLOGYYou might use software like this on the job:
Electronic mail software
- Email software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree or High school diploma/GED
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JOB OUTLOOK
Bright
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
High: $98,770.00
Median: $52,370.00
Low: $37,250.00
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