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Private Detectives and Investigators

  • Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security

Tasks

What tasks do Private Detectives and Investigators perform?

  • Write reports or case summaries to document investigations.

  • Conduct private investigations on a paid basis.

  • Search computer databases, credit reports, public records, tax or legal filings, or other resources to locate persons or to compile information for investigations.

  • Conduct personal background investigations, such as pre-employment checks, to obtain information about an individual's character, financial status, or personal history.


Knowledge

What do Private Detectives and Investigators need to know?

  • English Language

    Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

  • Customer and Personal Service

    Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

  • Law and Government

    Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.


Skills

What skills do Private Detectives and Investigators need?

  • Active Listening

    Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

  • Speaking

    Talking to others to convey information effectively.

  • Critical Thinking

    Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.



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