Detective
by Tori Zito
Job Description and Tasks
to investigate criminal activity, act with intelligence to nab the criminal(s),investigate known and suspected criminals. They also become familiar with criminal habits and traits, report all such information to the commanding officer, examine crime scenes, arrest criminals and suspects and finally prepare assigned cases for court proceedings. The median pay is $74,300.
Training and Job Outlook
Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. Employment of police and detectives is projected to grow 5 percent from 2012 to 2022, slower than the average for all occupations.
Skills Required
Speaking, Active Listening
Social Perceptiveness
Complex Problem Solving
Judgment and Decision Making
Monitoring
Negotiation
Tools and Technology Used
Footprint lifters
Handcuffs
Spreadsheet software
Word processing software