Private Detectives and Investigators: 
Gather, analyze, compile and report information regarding individuals or organizations to clients, or detect occurrences of unlawful acts or infractions of rules in private establishment.
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About the Job
| Primary Industry | Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security |
| Indiana Average Salary | $50,627.00 |
| Average Time to Fill | 40 days |
| Typical Education | Associate's degree |
| Typical Experience | Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years |
| Current Openings | |
| 2 Year Projected Openings (2016-2018) | 111 |
| 2 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2018) | 4.12 % |
| 10 Year Projected Openings (2016-2026) | 474 |
| 10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2026) | 5.29 % |
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Skills Profile
Essential (Soft) Skills
Essential Skills to Employers
Information Gathering
Critical Thinking
Attention to Detail
Following Directions
Oral Communication
Integrity
Work Ethic
Decision-making
Written Communication
Conflict Management
Critical Thinking
Attention to Detail
Following Directions
Oral Communication
Integrity
Work Ethic
Decision-making
Written Communication
Conflict Management
Top Job Duties and Responsibilities
Getting Information
Conduct legal hearings to investigate and delineate the actions of individuals or organizations
Review facts to determine if criminal act or statue violation is involved
Use databases to locate investigation details or other information
Conduct legal searches or investigations
Gather physical evidence
Examine related files, records, or data to investigate criminal activities
Investigate criminal, illegal, or suspicious activity
Investigate insurance claims
Search for missing persons
Perform manual or electronic surveillance to detect or record suspicious or illegal activities
Interview witnesses, suspects, or claimants
Interview people to obtain information about actions or status of individuals
Investigate complaints, disturbances, or violations
Locate persons through skip tracing
Analyze evidence or facts
Conduct legal research
Review maps to determine location or routes
Review facts to determine if criminal act or statue violation is involved
Use databases to locate investigation details or other information
Conduct legal searches or investigations
Gather physical evidence
Examine related files, records, or data to investigate criminal activities
Investigate criminal, illegal, or suspicious activity
Investigate insurance claims
Search for missing persons
Perform manual or electronic surveillance to detect or record suspicious or illegal activities
Interview witnesses, suspects, or claimants
Interview people to obtain information about actions or status of individuals
Investigate complaints, disturbances, or violations
Locate persons through skip tracing
Analyze evidence or facts
Conduct legal research
Review maps to determine location or routes
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Booster Skills & Certifications
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