O*NET Career Intelligence

Criminal Investigators and Special Agents

SOC 33-3021.03

Investigate alleged or suspected criminal violations of Federal, state, or local laws to determine if evidence is sufficient to recommend prosecution.

Zone 3 Protective Service

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Critical Thinking

4.1

Active Listening

4.0

Speaking

4.0

Social Perceptiveness

4.0

Complex Problem Solving

4.0

Reading Comprehension

3.9

Writing

3.9

Judgment and Decision Making

3.8

Knowledge Areas 8

Law and Government

4.6

Public Safety and Security

4.5

Customer and Personal Service

4.1

English Language

4.0

Education and Training

3.7

Psychology

3.6

Clerical

3.6

Computers and Electronics

3.5

Key Tasks

1Prepare reports that detail investigation findings.

2Obtain and verify evidence by interviewing and observing suspects and witnesses or by analyzing records.

3Identify case issues and evidence needed, based on analysis of charges, complaints, or allegations of law violations.

4Investigate organized crime, public corruption, financial crime, copyright infringement, civil rights violations, bank robbery, extortion, kidnapping, and other violations of federal or state statutes.

5Record evidence and documents, using equipment such as cameras and photocopy machines.

Also Known As

Agent Air Marshal Border Police Child Support Agent Child Support Investigator Child Support Officer CIA Agent (Central Intelligence Agency Agent) Counter Intelligence Agent Crime Analyst Crime Investigator Special Agent