Criminal InvestigatorCriminal Investigator

By: Kenny

Jan.10, 2006

Typical TasksTypical Tasks

Performs undercover assignments.

Investigates organized crime, public corruption, etc.

Obtains and uses search and arrest warrants.

Why Am I Interested…Why Am I Interested…

I like helping people.Live life on the edge.Always wanted to.

Working ConditionsWorking Conditions

Good Officers are expected

to be armed even off duty.

Travel a lot Work outdoors Shift work Good paying

Bad Dangerous and

stressful Witness death and

suffering Must be on call all of

the time It can take toll on your

private life

Job Outlook Job Outlook

The jobs of being a criminal investigator is at a steady pace.

The jobs might even start to increase.

Education/Training Education/Training

I will need my bachelors, so I can become a criminal investigator. I have to take social and human services.

I’ll have to take self-defense classes and firearms training.

Skills and Abilities Skills and Abilities

General learning Verbal Form perception Reading comprehension Active listening and learning Writing Speaking Critical listening

Related OccupationsRelated Occupations

Correctional officerPrivate detectiveSecurity guardGaming surveillance officer

EarningsEarnings

$55,000 is the average earnings.I could make up to $75,000 if I’m there

long enough.