MidGrowing growth
Criminal Investigator
Solve crimes through evidence and interviews
$45,000 – $95,000/yrLead criminal investigations for police departments and sheriff's offices.
Highlights
Common tasks
Process crime scenes, interview witnesses, gather evidence, and build cases for prosecution.
Potential downsides
Exposure to violence, unsolved case frustration, and shift work disrupting family life.
Skills
Critical thinkingCommunicationResearchStrategic thinkingDecision making
Interests
Law & policyBusiness & strategyCommunicationSocial impact
Industries
Government
Work style
AnalyticalCollaborativePeople-focused
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