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Private Detectives and Investigators

SOC 33-9021.00

Gather, analyze, compile and report information regarding individuals or organizations to clients, or detect occurrences of unlawful acts or infractions of rules in private establishment.

Zone 3 Protective Service

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Active Listening

4.1

Speaking

4.0

Reading Comprehension

3.9

Critical Thinking

3.9

Complex Problem Solving

3.8

Writing

3.6

Social Perceptiveness

3.5

Active Learning

3.4

Knowledge Areas 8

English Language

4.2

Customer and Personal Service

4.2

Law and Government

4.0

Computers and Electronics

3.6

Clerical

3.5

Administration and Management

3.5

Public Safety and Security

3.4

Psychology

3.3

Key Tasks

1Write reports or case summaries to document investigations.

2Conduct private investigations on a paid basis.

3Search computer databases, credit reports, public records, tax or legal filings, or other resources to locate persons or to compile information for investigations.

4Conduct personal background investigations, such as pre-employment checks, to obtain information about an individual's character, financial status, or personal history.

5Expose fraudulent insurance claims or stolen funds.

Also Known As

Alarm Investigator Asset Protection Detective Background Investigator Bonding Agent Cash Shortage Investigator Certified Legal Investigator Contract Investigator Detective Detective Investigator District Agent