Detectives and Criminal Investigators
O*NET Code: 33-3021.00
Education Level
Zone 3 - Medium Prep
Associate degree or apprenticeship
Description
Conduct investigations related to suspected violations of federal, state, or local laws to prevent or solve crimes.
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💼 Also Known As
Air MarshalBurglary InvestigatorChild Support AgentChild Support InvestigatorChild Support OfficerCIA Agent (Central Intelligence Agency Agent)City DetectiveCounter Intelligence AgentCrime AnalystCrime Investigator Special AgentCrime Scene Investigator (CSI)Criminal AnalystCriminal Investigations AgentCriminal Investigative AgentCriminal InvestigatorCriminal Investigator Special AgentCriminal ProfilerCriminalistCyber Special AgentCybercrimes Investigator
⚡ Skills (15)
Active Listening4/100
Speaking4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Reading Comprehension4/100
Social Perceptiveness4/100
Complex Problem Solving4/100
Judgment and Decision Making4/100
Active Learning4/100
Coordination4/100
Service Orientation4/100
+ 5 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (38)
🔥Adobe Photoshop
Graphics or photo imaging software
🔥Linux
Operating system software
🔥Microsoft Access
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Visio
Process mapping and design software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
🔥SAS
Analytical or scientific software
🔥Structured query language SQL
Data base user interface and query software
0AccessData FTK
Network monitoring software
0Case management software
Project management software
0Computer aided composite drawing software
Graphics or photo imaging software
0Corel WordPerfect Office Suite
Office suite software
0Crime mapping software
Map creation software
0DataWorks Plus Digital CrimeScene
Data base user interface and query software
0DeChant Consulting Services iWitness
Graphics or photo imaging software
0DesignWare 3D EyeWitness
Graphics or photo imaging software
0Digital Image Management Solutions Crime Scene
Graphics or photo imaging software
0ESRI ArcView
Geographic information system
0Email software
Electronic mail software
0Eos Systems PhotoModeler
Graphics or photo imaging software
0Geographic information system GIS software
Geographic information system
0Graphics software
Graphics or photo imaging software
0Guidance Software EnCase Enterprise
Analytical or scientific software
0Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System IAFIS
Data base user interface and query software
0Law enforcement information databases
Data base user interface and query software
0Microsoft Publisher
Desktop publishing software
0National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database
Data base user interface and query software
0National Integrated Ballistics Information Network NIBIN
Data base user interface and query software
0Operating system software
Operating system software
0SmartDraw Legal
Graphics or photo imaging software
0Spreadsheet software
Spreadsheet software
0The CAD Zone The Crime Zone
Graphics or photo imaging software
0Trancite Logic Systems ScenePD
Graphics or photo imaging software
0Visual Statement Vista FX3 CSI
Graphics or photo imaging software
0Web browser software
Internet browser software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
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📊 Skills Comparison
Detectives and Criminal Investigators → Lawyers
Transition Difficulty: Moderate (79% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (15)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Speaking
Current: 4Target: 5
→
Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 5
→
Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 5
→
Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 5
→
Writing
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Complex Problem Solving
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Persuasion
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Negotiation
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Active Learning
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Social Perceptiveness
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Time Management
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Coordination
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Service Orientation
Current: 4Target: 3
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