Criminal Investigators & Special Agents
Also called:
Special Agent, Detective, Investigator, Criminal Investigator
see titles from the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, or Navy.
Special Investigations Craftsman; Special Investigations Helper; Special Investigations Journeyman
CID Special Agent; Counter Intelligence Agent; Special Forces Assistant Operations and Intelligence Sergeant; Special Forces Weapons Sergeant
Investigator
Criminal Investigator CID Agent; Forensic Psycho-physiologist (Polygraph Examiner)
Military Investigator
What they do:
Investigate alleged or suspected criminal violations of Federal, state, or local laws to determine if evidence is sufficient to recommend prosecution.
On the job, you would:
- Prepare reports that detail investigation findings.
- Obtain and verify evidence by interviewing and observing suspects and witnesses or by analyzing records.
- Identify case issues and evidence needed, based on analysis of charges, complaints, or allegations of law violations.
Safety and Government
- law and government
- public safety and security
Business
- customer service
- administrative services
Arts and Humanities
Education and Training
- teaching and course design
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Basic Skills
- thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
- 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
- changing what is done based on other people's actions
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Verbal
- communicate by speaking
- listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
- make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
- use rules to solve problems
Attention
- do two or more things at the same time
- pay attention to something without being distracted
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
- Dependability
- Attention to Detail
- Cooperation
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You might use software like this on the job:
Data base user interface and query software
- Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System IAFIS
- Law enforcement information databases
Electronic mail software
- Email software
- Microsoft Outlook
Graphics or photo imaging software
- Computer aided composite drawing software
- Graphics 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 Army:
CID Special Agent; Counter Intelligence Agent; Special Forces Assistant Operations and Intelligence Sergeant; Special Forces Weapons Sergeant
