Private Detectives and Investigators

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.

47 alternate job titles:

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Salary Information

Private Detectives and Investigators: $52,370 (median) per year.

Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company


Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Daily Tasks & Responsibilities

Task Description Category
Prepare investigation or incident reports. General
Examine records or other types of data to investigate criminal activities. General
Use databases to locate investigation details or other information. General
Investigate personal characteristics or activities of individuals. General
Testify at legal or legislative proceedings. General
Interview people to obtain information about actions or status of individuals. General
Observe individuals' activities to gather information or compile evidence. General
Record crime or accident scene evidence with video or still cameras. General
Investigate crimes committed within organizations. General
Collaborate with law enforcement or security agencies to respond to incidents. General
Balance receipts. General
Communicate situation details to appropriate personnel. Communication
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    Technology Requirements

    Technology Description
    Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet software
    Microsoft Office software Office suite software
    Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation software
    Microsoft Word Word processing software
    Facebook Web page creation and editing software
    Microsoft Outlook Electronic mail software
    Microsoft Windows Operating system software
    Computer imaging software Graphics or photo imaging software
    Email software Electronic mail software
    LexisNexis Information retrieval or search software
    Microsoft operating system Operating system software
    Operating system software Operating system software
    Web browser software Internet browser software
    Word processing software Word processing software
    Microsoft Access Data base user interface and query software
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      Relevant Certifications

      Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:

      Certification Issuing Organization Practice Test
      Certified Financial Services Security Professional American Bankers Association Not Available
      Certified Fraud Examiner Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Not Available
      Certified Protection Officer International Foundation for Protection Officers Not Available
      Certified Protection Professional ASIS Not Available
      IBM Certified Analyst - i2 Analysts Notebook V9 IBM Corporation Not Available
      Professional Security Officer Program International Foundation for Protection Officers Not Available
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