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Investigate or solve crimes.

Detectives and Criminal Investigators gather facts and collect evidence of possible crimes.

Wages	$38.36 per hour on average
Outlook	The outlook is Good
Education & Training	Bachelor's degree is needed for entry.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)	Law Enforcement Investigation and Interviewing
On the Job	Work Activities Examine crime scenes to obtain evidence. Examine records or other types of data to investigate criminal activities. Interview people to gather information about criminal activities. Investigate accidents to determine causes. Investigate illegal or suspicious activities. Observe individuals' activities to gather information or compile evidence. Use databases to locate investigation details or other information. Document legal or regulatory information. Record crime or accident scene evidence with video or still cameras. Write operational reports.
Career Pathways	Law Enforcement Services
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