Detectives & Criminal Investigators
Code: 33-3021.00Median Annual Salary
Competitive / Variable
Sector & location dependent
Preparation & Education
Standard Educational Pathways
Job Zone N/A
Industry Outlook
Stable Growth
Active demand across the UK workforce
Role Overview & What They Do
Conduct investigations related to suspected violations of federal, state, or local laws to prevent or solve crimes.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Criminal Investigator
CSI (Crime Scene Investigator)
Detective
Fugitive Detective
Fugitive Investigator
Investigator
Narcotics Detective
Narcotics Investigator
Police Detective
Special Agent
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Prepare reports that detail investigation findings.
- Obtain and verify evidence by interviewing and observing suspects and witnesses or by analyzing records.
- Preserve, process, and analyze items of evidence obtained from crime scenes and suspects, placing them in proper containers and destroying evidence no longer needed.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Graphics or photo imaging software
Adobe Photoshop
Graphics software
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Data base user interface and query software
Microsoft Access
Structured query language SQL
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
talking to others
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Social
understanding people's reactions
changing what is done based on other people's actions
Safety and Government
law and government
public safety and security
Business
customer service
Arts and Humanities
English language
Math and Science
psychology
Verbal
listen and understand what people say
communicate by speaking
Ideas and Logic
make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
notice when problems happen
Visual Understanding
see hidden patterns
quickly know what you are looking at
Attention
pay attention to something without being distracted
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Investigative
People interested in this work like activities that include ideas, thinking, and figuring things out.
Key Work Styles:
Initiative
Perseverance
Adaptability
Stress Tolerance
Self-Control
Achievement Orientation
Frequently Asked Questions About Detectives & Criminal Investigators
Salaries for a Detectives & Criminal Investigators vary depending on regional demand across the UK, industry sector, relevant technical certifications, and years of experience.
Most employers hiring for a Detectives & Criminal Investigators in the UK require a combination of relevant educational qualifications, technical certifications, or demonstrative on-the-job vocational experience.
Essential skills and tooling for a Detectives & Criminal Investigators include: Adobe Photoshop, Graphics software, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Access, Structured query language SQL. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
The UK job market maintains steady employment demand for qualified Detectives & Criminal Investigators professionals across diverse sectors.
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Salary Distribution
Salaries vary depending on region, certifications, and years of experience.
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