Police Detectives
Also called:
Detective, Fugitive Detective, Investigator, Police Detective
see titles from the Army, Marine Corps, or Navy.
Counter Intelligence Agent; M1 Armor Crewman; Special Forces Assistant Operations and Intelligence Sergeant; Special Forces Weapons Sergeant
Military Police Investigator (MPI)
GWOT IA/ILO Detainee Operations Interrogator; Military Investigator
What they do:
Conduct investigations to prevent crimes or solve criminal cases.
On the job, you would:
- Provide testimony as a witness in court.
- Secure deceased body and obtain evidence from it, preventing bystanders from tampering with it prior to medical examiner's arrival.
- Examine crime scenes to obtain clues and evidence, such as loose hairs, fibers, clothing, or weapons.
Safety and Government
- law and government
- public safety and security
Arts and Humanities
Math and Science
Business
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Basic Skills
- talking to others
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Social
- understanding people's reactions
- bringing people together to solve differences
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Verbal
- communicate by speaking
- listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
- notice when problems happen
- use rules to solve problems
Attention
- pay attention to something without being distracted
- do two or more things at the same time
Hearing and Speech
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People interested in this work like activities that include leading, making decisions, and business.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Integrity
- Stress Tolerance
- Self Control
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Initiative
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You might use software like this on the job:
Graphics or photo imaging software
- DeChant Consulting Services iWitness
- DesignWare 3D EyeWitness
Data base user interface and query software
- DataWorks Plus Digital CrimeScene
- Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System IAFIS
Spreadsheet software
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high school diploma or
some college
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
$74,300
per year, on average
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You might like a career in one of these industries:
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In the military:
see titles from the Army, Marine Corps, or Navy.
