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Detectives and Criminal Investigators
$86.28K Median Salary 8.4K Job Openings (Annual Projection) 2.5% Job Growth
About This Career
Conduct investigations related to suspected violations of federal, state, or local laws to prevent or solve crimes.
Reported Job Titles
Crime Scene Investigator (CSI), Criminal Investigator, Detective, Fugitive Detective, Fugitive Investigator, Investigator, Narcotics Detective, Narcotics Investigator, Police Detective, Special Agent
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Skills You'll Need
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Abilities
Inductive Reasoning
Oral Comprehension
Deductive Reasoning
Oral Expression
Problem Sensitivity
Written Comprehension
Information Ordering
Near Vision
Speech Clarity
Speech Recognition
Written Expression
Category Flexibility
Far Vision
Flexibility of Closure
Fluency of Ideas
Speed of Closure
Perceptual Speed
Selective Attention
Time Sharing
Originality
Knowledge
Law and Government
Public Safety and Security
English Language
Customer and Personal Service
Psychology
Administrative
Computers and Electronics
Education and Training
Administration and Management
Communications and Media
Sociology and Anthropology
Personnel and Human Resources
Telecommunications
Skills
Active Listening
Speaking
Critical Thinking
Complex Problem Solving
Reading Comprehension
Social Perceptiveness
Judgment and Decision Making
Active Learning
Coordination
Service Orientation
Monitoring
Writing
Persuasion
Negotiation
Time Management
Technology Skills
Graphics or photo imaging software
Presentation software
Data base user interface and query software
Geographic information system
Electronic mail software
Office suite software
Analytical or scientific software
Spreadsheet software
Network monitoring software
Desktop publishing software
Operating system software
Word processing software
Internet browser software
Map creation software
Project management software
Process mapping and design software
Tools
Surveillance video or audio recorders
Handcuffs
Footprint lifters
Physiological recorders
Notebook computers
Handguns
Biological evidence collection kits
Mobile medical services first aid kits
Masks or accessories
Mobile medical services automated external defibrillators AED or hard paddles
Radarbased surveillance systems
Still cameras
Tape measures
Police or security shotguns
Bullet proof vests
Night sticks
Police vehicles
Military rifles
Hand sprayers
Infrared lamps
Body armour
Rulers
Gas generators
Flares
Alcohol analyzers
Goggles
Weapon or explosives detectors and supplies
Dictation machines
Fingerprint equipment
Riot batons
Narcotic test kits
Footwear covers
Fingerprint latent print kits
Digital camcorders or video cameras
Ultraviolet UV lamps
Measuring wheels for distance
Lasers
Hazardous material protective apparel
Binocular light compound microscopes
Two way radios
Instant print cameras
Riot helmets
Riot shields
Metal detectors
Digital cameras
Protective gloves
Desktop computers
Personal computers