Police Detectives

Police Detectives

Conduct investigations to prevent crimes or solve criminal cases.

Key Competencies * Integrity * Self Control * Stress Tolerance * Dependability * Attention to Detail * Adaptability/Flexibility * Initiative * Cooperation * Persistence * Leadership

Representative Tasks * Record progress of investigation, maintain informational files on suspects, and submit reports to commanding officer or magistrate to authorize warrants. * Obtain facts or statements from complainants, witnesses, and accused persons and record interviews, using recording device. * Prepare charges or responses to charges, or information for court cases, according to formalized procedures.

Industry

Government,

Job Family Protective Service

Sample Job Titles Agent, Burglary Investigator, City Detective, Crime Scene Cleanup Supervisor, Crime Scene Supervisor, Criminal Investigator, Deputy In Charge, Detective, Detective Sergeant, Detective Supervisor, Drug Enforcement Agent, Fugitive Detective, Fugitive Investigator, Homicide Investigator, Internal Affairs Investigator, Investigator, Narcotics and/or Vice Detective, Narcotics Detective, Narcotics Investigator, Police Detective, Police Investigator, Sergeant, Sex Crimes Detective, Sheriff's Detective, Special Agent, Station Detective, Vice Investigator, Victim Liaison, Victim Witness Administrator.