Police Detectives

What It Takes

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Wages For This Occupation

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Conduct investigations to prevent crimes or solve criminal cases.

General Requirements

  • A minimum of two to four years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. (source: O*NET)
  • Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training. (source: O*NET)
  • Most of these occupations require a four - year bachelor's degree, but some do not. (source: O*NET)
  • About 10% of workers in this occupational category have a high school education or less; 90% have some college or higher. (source: BLS)
  • This occupation also requires various CPR training and first responder or first aid certifications.

Occupation Profile

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Sample Job Titles

Detective, Police Detective, Investigator, Narcotics Detective, Detective Supervisor, Narcotics Investigator, Agent, Detective Sergeant, Sheriff's Detective, Alcohol Law Enforcement Agent

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