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Police Detectives

SOC 33-3021.01

Conduct investigations to prevent crimes or solve criminal cases.

Zone 3 Protective Service

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Active Listening

4.2

Speaking

4.1

Critical Thinking

4.1

Reading Comprehension

4.0

Social Perceptiveness

4.0

Complex Problem Solving

4.0

Judgment and Decision Making

3.9

Writing

3.6

Knowledge Areas 8

Law and Government

4.8

Public Safety and Security

4.6

English Language

4.0

Psychology

4.0

Customer and Personal Service

3.9

Education and Training

3.5

Clerical

3.5

Administration and Management

3.5

Key Tasks

1Provide testimony as a witness in court.

2Check victims for signs of life, such as breathing and pulse.

3Obtain facts or statements from complainants, witnesses, and accused persons and record interviews, using recording device.

4Secure deceased body and obtain evidence from it, preventing bystanders from tampering with it prior to medical examiner's arrival.

5Record progress of investigation, maintain informational files on suspects, and submit reports to commanding officer or magistrate to authorize warrants.

Also Known As

Agent Burglary Investigator City Detective Crime Scene Cleanup Supervisor Crime Scene Supervisor Criminal Investigator Deputy In Charge Detective Detective Sergeant Detective Supervisor