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.
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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 |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| 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 |
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 |