Private Detectives & Investigators
Also called: Loss Prevention Officer, Loss Prevention Detective, Private Investigator, Investigator
In the military: see titles from the Army.
What they do:
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.
On the job, you would:
- Write reports or case summaries to document investigations.
- Search computer databases, credit reports, public records, tax or legal filings, or other resources to locate persons or to compile information for investigations.
- Obtain and analyze information on suspects, crimes, or disturbances to solve cases, to identify criminal activity, or to gather information for court cases.
Arts and Humanities
Business
Safety and Government
Engineering and Technology
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Basic Skills
Problem Solving
Social
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Verbal
Ideas and Logic
Attention
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People interested in this work like activities that include
leading, making decisions, and business. They do well at jobs that need:
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You might use software like this on the job: Electronic mail software
Graphics or photo imaging software
Word processing software
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You might like a career in one of these industries:
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