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CAREER
Private Detectives and Investigators
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$53,320
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+8.3% (as fast as the average)
Most Common Level of Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Career
What Private Detectives and Investigators 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.
Other Job Titles Private Detectives and Investigators May Have
Asset Protection Detective, Field Investigator, Investigator, Loss Prevention Agent, Loss Prevention Associate, Loss Prevention Detective, Loss Prevention Investigator, Loss Prevention Officer, Private Investigator, Special Investigator
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- Write reports or case summaries to document investigations.
- Conduct private investigations on a paid basis.
- Search computer databases, credit reports, public records, tax or legal filings, or other resources to locate persons or to compile information for investigations.
- Conduct personal background investigations, such as pre-employment checks, to obtain information about an individual's character, financial status, or personal history.
- Expose fraudulent insurance claims or stolen funds.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Private Detectives and Investigators
Most common level of education among people in
this career: Bachelor's degree (42%)
Some college, no degree
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Other*
*All other responses combined for clarity.
Majors Related to Career
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