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Federal Investigator

Conduct criminal and civil investigations for federal agencies

$60,000 – $120,000/yr

Investigate fraud, corruption, and violations of federal law for agencies like FBI, IRS, and EPA.

Highlights

Common tasks

Conduct investigations, gather evidence, interview witnesses, and prepare case reports.

Potential downsides

Dangerous assignments, extensive travel, and bureaucratic case processing delays.

Skills

Critical thinkingCommunicationResearchStrategic thinkingDecision making

Interests

Law & policyBusiness & strategyCommunicationSocial impact

Industries

Government

Work style

AnalyticalCollaborativePeople-focused

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