- Description
- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: 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.
Private Detectives and Investigators spend a lot of their time Getting Information. They are naturally good at Problem Sensitivity, Written Comprehension, Oral Comprehension, and Written Expression. Private Detectives and Investigators are typically characterized as being Enterprising and Conventional. They are usually very knowledgable about Customer and Personal Service, Clerical, and English Language and are skilled at Active Listening and Critical Thinking.
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Work Activities
Getting Information
Processing Information
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Performing Administrative Activities
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Analyzing Data or Information
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Documenting/Recording Information
Thinking Creatively
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Interacting With Computers
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Selling or Influencing Others
Scheduling Work and Activities
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Developing and Building Teams
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Controlling Machines and Processes
Handling and Moving Objects
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Coaching and Developing Others
Assisting and Caring for Others
Training and Teaching Others
Performing General Physical Activities
Staffing Organizational Units
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Abilities
Problem Sensitivity
Written Comprehension
Oral Comprehension
Written Expression
Inductive Reasoning
Oral Expression
Deductive Reasoning
Near Vision
Flexibility of Closure
Information Ordering
Speech Clarity
Selective Attention
Speech Recognition
Far Vision
Originality
Fluency of Ideas
Category Flexibility
Finger Dexterity
Perceptual Speed
Control Precision
Memorization
Speed of Closure
Time Sharing
Visualization
Number Facility
Mathematical Reasoning
Auditory Attention
Manual Dexterity
Depth Perception
Response Orientation
Visual Color Discrimination
Trunk Strength
Hearing Sensitivity
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Multilimb Coordination
Extent Flexibility
Reaction Time
Static Strength
Glare Sensitivity
Gross Body Coordination
Stamina
Gross Body Equilibrium
Explosive Strength
Interests
Enterprising
Conventional
Realistic
Social
Investigative
Artistic
Knowledge
Customer and Personal Service
Clerical
English Language
Computers and Electronics
Mathematics
Law and Government
Administration and Management
Education and Training
Psychology
Sales and Marketing
Public Safety and Security
Personnel and Human Resources
Communications and Media
Geography
Transportation
Economics and Accounting
Engineering and Technology
Therapy and Counseling
Telecommunications
Design
Chemistry
Mechanical
Medicine and Dentistry
Biology
Philosophy and Theology
History and Archeology
Sociology and Anthropology
Foreign Language
Wages
New Jersey
$64,200
Virginia
$57,660
California
$56,450
Delaware
$55,110
Arkansas
$52,860
Washington
$52,330
New Mexico
$52,070
Alabama
$51,080
Iowa
$50,730
North Carolina
$50,070
Texas
$49,500
New York
$49,060
Wyoming
$47,270
Nevada
$46,760
Michigan
$46,100
Oklahoma
$45,790
Rhode Island
$45,760
Colorado
$45,650
Massachusetts
$44,850
Maine
$44,590
Florida
$44,390
Indiana
$43,080
Tennessee
$42,940
Ohio
$42,780
Missouri
$41,030
New Hampshire
$40,890
Maryland
$40,210
North Dakota
$38,360
Wisconsin
$37,950
Minnesota
$37,860
Louisiana
$36,260
Arizona
$36,030
Pennsylvania
$35,840
Georgia
$35,030
Oregon
$34,540
Illinois
$34,160
Kentucky
$32,520
Connecticut
$31,940
South Dakota
$31,140
West Virginia
$26,920
Idaho
$22,890
Puerto Rico
$22,590
Utah
$20,830
Skills
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Speaking
Reading Comprehension
Writing
Judgment and Decision Making
Social Perceptiveness
Service Orientation
Time Management
Active Learning
Monitoring
Persuasion
Complex Problem Solving
Negotiation
Coordination
Systems Analysis
Systems Evaluation
Management of Personnel Resources
Operations Analysis
Instructing
Mathematics
Learning Strategies
Science
Operation and Control
Management of Material Resources
Management of Financial Resources
Operation Monitoring
Programming
Technology Design
Work Values
Achievement
Independence
Recognition
Working Conditions
Relationships
Support
Work Styles
Integrity
Dependability
Attention to Detail
Self Control
Independence
Analytical Thinking
Persistence
Innovation
Achievement/Effort
Initiative
Cooperation
Stress Tolerance
Concern for Others
Adaptability/Flexibility
Leadership
Social Orientation
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Telephone
Contact With Others
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Face-to-Face Discussions
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Letters and Memos
Time Pressure
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Frequency of Decision Making
Deal With External Customers
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Consequence of Error
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Electronic Mail
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Contaminants
Level of Competition
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Duration of Typical Work Week
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Physical Proximity
Spend Time Standing
Degree of Automation
Outdoors, Under Cover
Spend Time Walking and Running
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Public Speaking
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to High Places
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Exposed to Radiation
Work Schedules
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-About half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Every day-
Telephone
Letters and Memos
Frequency of Decision Making
Time Pressure
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Face-to-Face Discussions
Electronic Mail
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Contaminants
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Public Speaking
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Sitting
-Limited freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Limited responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Never-
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Outdoors, Under Cover
Public Speaking
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Electronic Mail
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Contaminants
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Walking and Running
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Frequency of Decision Making
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Time Pressure
Spend Time Standing
Face-to-Face Discussions
Telephone
Spend Time Sitting
Letters and Memos
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Public Speaking
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Letters and Memos
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Outdoors, Under Cover
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Electronic Mail
Time Pressure
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Contaminants
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Telephone
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Frequency of Decision Making
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Face-to-Face Discussions
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Contaminants
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Under Cover
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Time Pressure
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Public Speaking
Letters and Memos
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Radiation
Frequency of Decision Making
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Electronic Mail
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to High Places
Telephone
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Contaminants
Public Speaking
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Outdoors, Under Cover
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Time Pressure
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Face-to-Face Discussions
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Radiation
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Telephone
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Very important-
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
Write reports and case summaries to document investigations.
Search computer databases, credit reports, public records, tax and legal filings, and other resources in order to locate persons or to compile information for investigations.
Obtain and analyze information on suspects, crimes, and disturbances in order to solve cases, to identify criminal activity, and to gather information for court cases.
Conduct background investigations of individuals, such as pre-employment checks, to obtain information about an individual's character, financial status or personal history.
Conduct private investigations on a paid basis.
Question persons to obtain evidence for cases of divorce, child custody, or missing persons, or information about individuals' character or financial status.
Testify at hearings and court trials to present evidence.
Observe and document activities of individuals in order to detect unlawful acts or to obtain evidence for cases, using binoculars and still or video cameras.
- Importance Supplemental-
Alert appropriate personnel to suspects' locations.
Investigate companies' financial standings or locate funds stolen by embezzlers, using accounting skills.
Perform undercover operations such as evaluating the performance and honesty of employees by posing as customers or employees.
Expose fraudulent insurance claims or stolen funds.
Confer with establishment officials, security departments, police, or postal officials to identify problems, provide information, and receive instructions.
Apprehend suspects and release them to law enforcement authorities or security personnel.
Count cash, and review transactions, sales checks, and register tapes in order to verify amounts and to identify shortages.
Warn troublemakers causing problems on establishment premises, and eject them from premises when necessary.
Monitor industrial or commercial properties to enforce conformance to establishment rules, and to protect people or property.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Write reports and case summaries to document investigations.
Conduct background investigations of individuals, such as pre-employment checks, to obtain information about an individual's character, financial status or personal history.
Conduct private investigations on a paid basis.
Search computer databases, credit reports, public records, tax and legal filings, and other resources in order to locate persons or to compile information for investigations.
Testify at hearings and court trials to present evidence.
Question persons to obtain evidence for cases of divorce, child custody, or missing persons, or information about individuals' character or financial status.
Obtain and analyze information on suspects, crimes, and disturbances in order to solve cases, to identify criminal activity, and to gather information for court cases.
Observe and document activities of individuals in order to detect unlawful acts or to obtain evidence for cases, using binoculars and still or video cameras.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Expose fraudulent insurance claims or stolen funds.
Perform undercover operations such as evaluating the performance and honesty of employees by posing as customers or employees.
Alert appropriate personnel to suspects' locations.
Confer with establishment officials, security departments, police, or postal officials to identify problems, provide information, and receive instructions.
Investigate companies' financial standings or locate funds stolen by embezzlers, using accounting skills.
Apprehend suspects and release them to law enforcement authorities or security personnel.
Monitor industrial or commercial properties to enforce conformance to establishment rules, and to protect people or property.
Count cash, and review transactions, sales checks, and register tapes in order to verify amounts and to identify shortages.
Warn troublemakers causing problems on establishment premises, and eject them from premises when necessary.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Conduct private investigations on a paid basis.
Search computer databases, credit reports, public records, tax and legal filings, and other resources in order to locate persons or to compile information for investigations.
Obtain and analyze information on suspects, crimes, and disturbances in order to solve cases, to identify criminal activity, and to gather information for court cases.
Write reports and case summaries to document investigations.
Question persons to obtain evidence for cases of divorce, child custody, or missing persons, or information about individuals' character or financial status.
Conduct background investigations of individuals, such as pre-employment checks, to obtain information about an individual's character, financial status or personal history.
Observe and document activities of individuals in order to detect unlawful acts or to obtain evidence for cases, using binoculars and still or video cameras.
Testify at hearings and court trials to present evidence.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Alert appropriate personnel to suspects' locations.
Expose fraudulent insurance claims or stolen funds.
Confer with establishment officials, security departments, police, or postal officials to identify problems, provide information, and receive instructions.
Monitor industrial or commercial properties to enforce conformance to establishment rules, and to protect people or property.
Investigate companies' financial standings or locate funds stolen by embezzlers, using accounting skills.
Count cash, and review transactions, sales checks, and register tapes in order to verify amounts and to identify shortages.
Perform undercover operations such as evaluating the performance and honesty of employees by posing as customers or employees.
Warn troublemakers causing problems on establishment premises, and eject them from premises when necessary.
Apprehend suspects and release them to law enforcement authorities or security personnel.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Observe and document activities of individuals in order to detect unlawful acts or to obtain evidence for cases, using binoculars and still or video cameras.
Conduct private investigations on a paid basis.
Conduct background investigations of individuals, such as pre-employment checks, to obtain information about an individual's character, financial status or personal history.
Search computer databases, credit reports, public records, tax and legal filings, and other resources in order to locate persons or to compile information for investigations.
Write reports and case summaries to document investigations.
Obtain and analyze information on suspects, crimes, and disturbances in order to solve cases, to identify criminal activity, and to gather information for court cases.
Question persons to obtain evidence for cases of divorce, child custody, or missing persons, or information about individuals' character or financial status.
Testify at hearings and court trials to present evidence.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Alert appropriate personnel to suspects' locations.
Investigate companies' financial standings or locate funds stolen by embezzlers, using accounting skills.
Perform undercover operations such as evaluating the performance and honesty of employees by posing as customers or employees.
Expose fraudulent insurance claims or stolen funds.
Monitor industrial or commercial properties to enforce conformance to establishment rules, and to protect people or property.
Apprehend suspects and release them to law enforcement authorities or security personnel.
Count cash, and review transactions, sales checks, and register tapes in order to verify amounts and to identify shortages.
Confer with establishment officials, security departments, police, or postal officials to identify problems, provide information, and receive instructions.
Warn troublemakers causing problems on establishment premises, and eject them from premises when necessary.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Conduct background investigations of individuals, such as pre-employment checks, to obtain information about an individual's character, financial status or personal history.
Question persons to obtain evidence for cases of divorce, child custody, or missing persons, or information about individuals' character or financial status.
Observe and document activities of individuals in order to detect unlawful acts or to obtain evidence for cases, using binoculars and still or video cameras.
Search computer databases, credit reports, public records, tax and legal filings, and other resources in order to locate persons or to compile information for investigations.
Conduct private investigations on a paid basis.
Obtain and analyze information on suspects, crimes, and disturbances in order to solve cases, to identify criminal activity, and to gather information for court cases.
Write reports and case summaries to document investigations.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Warn troublemakers causing problems on establishment premises, and eject them from premises when necessary.
Investigate companies' financial standings or locate funds stolen by embezzlers, using accounting skills.
Confer with establishment officials, security departments, police, or postal officials to identify problems, provide information, and receive instructions.
Alert appropriate personnel to suspects' locations.
Perform undercover operations such as evaluating the performance and honesty of employees by posing as customers or employees.
Expose fraudulent insurance claims or stolen funds.
Count cash, and review transactions, sales checks, and register tapes in order to verify amounts and to identify shortages.
Monitor industrial or commercial properties to enforce conformance to establishment rules, and to protect people or property.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Observe and document activities of individuals in order to detect unlawful acts or to obtain evidence for cases, using binoculars and still or video cameras.
Conduct background investigations of individuals, such as pre-employment checks, to obtain information about an individual's character, financial status or personal history.
Question persons to obtain evidence for cases of divorce, child custody, or missing persons, or information about individuals' character or financial status.
Search computer databases, credit reports, public records, tax and legal filings, and other resources in order to locate persons or to compile information for investigations.
Write reports and case summaries to document investigations.
Obtain and analyze information on suspects, crimes, and disturbances in order to solve cases, to identify criminal activity, and to gather information for court cases.
Conduct private investigations on a paid basis.
Testify at hearings and court trials to present evidence.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Confer with establishment officials, security departments, police, or postal officials to identify problems, provide information, and receive instructions.
Perform undercover operations such as evaluating the performance and honesty of employees by posing as customers or employees.
Warn troublemakers causing problems on establishment premises, and eject them from premises when necessary.
Count cash, and review transactions, sales checks, and register tapes in order to verify amounts and to identify shortages.
Apprehend suspects and release them to law enforcement authorities or security personnel.
Alert appropriate personnel to suspects' locations.
Monitor industrial or commercial properties to enforce conformance to establishment rules, and to protect people or property.
Investigate companies' financial standings or locate funds stolen by embezzlers, using accounting skills.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Testify at hearings and court trials to present evidence.
Conduct private investigations on a paid basis.
Observe and document activities of individuals in order to detect unlawful acts or to obtain evidence for cases, using binoculars and still or video cameras.
Obtain and analyze information on suspects, crimes, and disturbances in order to solve cases, to identify criminal activity, and to gather information for court cases.
Question persons to obtain evidence for cases of divorce, child custody, or missing persons, or information about individuals' character or financial status.
Conduct background investigations of individuals, such as pre-employment checks, to obtain information about an individual's character, financial status or personal history.
Search computer databases, credit reports, public records, tax and legal filings, and other resources in order to locate persons or to compile information for investigations.
Write reports and case summaries to document investigations.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Perform undercover operations such as evaluating the performance and honesty of employees by posing as customers or employees.
Confer with establishment officials, security departments, police, or postal officials to identify problems, provide information, and receive instructions.
Warn troublemakers causing problems on establishment premises, and eject them from premises when necessary.
Expose fraudulent insurance claims or stolen funds.
Apprehend suspects and release them to law enforcement authorities or security personnel.
Count cash, and review transactions, sales checks, and register tapes in order to verify amounts and to identify shortages.
Alert appropriate personnel to suspects' locations.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Obtain and analyze information on suspects, crimes, and disturbances in order to solve cases, to identify criminal activity, and to gather information for court cases.
Write reports and case summaries to document investigations.
Question persons to obtain evidence for cases of divorce, child custody, or missing persons, or information about individuals' character or financial status.
Observe and document activities of individuals in order to detect unlawful acts or to obtain evidence for cases, using binoculars and still or video cameras.
Conduct background investigations of individuals, such as pre-employment checks, to obtain information about an individual's character, financial status or personal history.
Search computer databases, credit reports, public records, tax and legal filings, and other resources in order to locate persons or to compile information for investigations.
Conduct private investigations on a paid basis.
Testify at hearings and court trials to present evidence.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Count cash, and review transactions, sales checks, and register tapes in order to verify amounts and to identify shortages.
Alert appropriate personnel to suspects' locations.
Perform undercover operations such as evaluating the performance and honesty of employees by posing as customers or employees.
Expose fraudulent insurance claims or stolen funds.
Apprehend suspects and release them to law enforcement authorities or security personnel.
Monitor industrial or commercial properties to enforce conformance to establishment rules, and to protect people or property.
Confer with establishment officials, security departments, police, or postal officials to identify problems, provide information, and receive instructions.
Investigate companies' financial standings or locate funds stolen by embezzlers, using accounting skills.
Warn troublemakers causing problems on establishment premises, and eject them from premises when necessary.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Testify at hearings and court trials to present evidence.
Write reports and case summaries to document investigations.
Conduct private investigations on a paid basis.
Obtain and analyze information on suspects, crimes, and disturbances in order to solve cases, to identify criminal activity, and to gather information for court cases.
Conduct background investigations of individuals, such as pre-employment checks, to obtain information about an individual's character, financial status or personal history.
Question persons to obtain evidence for cases of divorce, child custody, or missing persons, or information about individuals' character or financial status.
Search computer databases, credit reports, public records, tax and legal filings, and other resources in order to locate persons or to compile information for investigations.
Observe and document activities of individuals in order to detect unlawful acts or to obtain evidence for cases, using binoculars and still or video cameras.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Warn troublemakers causing problems on establishment premises, and eject them from premises when necessary.
Perform undercover operations such as evaluating the performance and honesty of employees by posing as customers or employees.
Expose fraudulent insurance claims or stolen funds.
Investigate companies' financial standings or locate funds stolen by embezzlers, using accounting skills.
Confer with establishment officials, security departments, police, or postal officials to identify problems, provide information, and receive instructions.
Alert appropriate personnel to suspects' locations.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
-On-the-Job Training-
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
Over 10 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
Over 10 years
-Required Level of Education-
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Some College Courses
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
Bachelor's Degree