MidGrowing growth
Detective
Follow leads to solve serious crimes
$55,000 – $110,000/yrInvestigate felonies including homicide, robbery, and fraud for municipal police forces.
Highlights
Common tasks
Lead investigations, interview suspects, analyze evidence, and testify in court.
Potential downsides
Graphic crime scenes, case backlog, and emotional toll of violent crimes.
Skills
ResearchWritingNegotiationCommunicationDecision makingStrategic thinking
Interests
Law & policyFinance & investingSocial impactBusiness & strategy
Industries
Government
Work style
AnalyticalIndependentCollaborativePeople-focused
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