What Private Detectives and
Investigators Do
Private detectives and
investigators find facts and analyze information
about legal, financial, and personal matters. They offer many services,
including verifying people's backgrounds, finding missing persons, and
investigating computer crimes.
Work Environment
Private detectives and
investigators work in many places, depending on the case. Some spend more time
in offices doing computer searches, while others spend more time in the field
conducting interviews and performing surveillance. They often work irregular hours. About 1 in 5 were
self-employed in 2012.
How to Become a Private Detective
or Investigator
Private detectives and
investigators mostly need several years of work experience in
law enforcement. Workers must also have a high school diploma, and the vast
majority of states require private detectives and investigators to have a
license.
Pay
The median annual wage for
private detectives and investigators was $45,740 in May 2012.
Job Outlook
Employment of private detectives
and investigators is projected to grow 11 percent from 2012 to 2022, about as
fast as the average for all occupations. Demand for private detectives and
investigators will stem from security concerns and the need to protect
confidential information. Strong competition can be expected for jobs.
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