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Job Description
Investigate alleged or suspected criminal violations of Federal, state, or local laws to determine if evidence is sufficient to recommend prosecution.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 33-3021.03
Also Known As…
- Special Agent
- Police Detective
- Narcotics Detective
- Master Police Detective
- Investigator
- FBI Special Agent (Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent)
- Detective Sergeant
- Detective
- Criminal Investigator
- Agent
- Violent Crimes Detective
- United States Marshal (US Marshal)
- Unemployment Insurance Fraud Investigator
- Unemployment Inspector
- Unemployment Examiner
- Undercover Cop
- State Trooper
- Spy
- Special Inspector
- Special Crimes Investigator
- Secret Service Agent
- Postal Inspector
- Police Officer
- Police Inspector
- Narcotics Agent
- Missing Persons Investigator
- Major Case Detective
- Investigative Analyst
- Investigation Officer
- Intelligence Officer
- Identification Officer
- Gang Investigator
- Federal Air Marshal
- FBI Sharpshooter (Federal Bureau of Investigation Sharpshooter)
- FBI Profiler (Federal Bureau of Investigation Profiler)
- FBI Investigator (Federal Bureau of Investigation Investigator)
- FBI Field Agent (Federal Bureau of Investigation Field Agent)
- Drug Enforcement Agent
- Drug Enforcement Administration Agent (DEA AGENT)
- Deputy United States Marshal
- Deputy Sheriff
- Cyber Special Agent
- Cyber Crime Investigator
- Criminal Profiler
- Criminal Investigative Agent
- Criminal Analyst
- Crime Scene Investigator (CSI)
- Crime Investigator Special Agent
- Crime Analyst
- Counter Intelligence Agent
- CIA Agent (Central Intelligence Agency Agent)
- Child Support Officer
- Child Support Investigator
- Child Support Agent
- Border Police
- Air Marshal
Tasks for “Criminal Investigators and Special Agents”
- Examine records to locate links in chains of evidence or information.
- Issue security clearances.
- Identify case issues and evidence needed, based on analysis of charges, complaints, or allegations of law violations.
- Search for and collect evidence, such as fingerprints, using investigative equipment.
- Testify before grand juries concerning criminal activity investigations.
- Record evidence and documents, using equipment such as cameras and photocopy machines.
- Determine scope, timing, and direction of investigations.
- Prepare reports that detail investigation findings.
- Develop relationships with informants to obtain information related to cases.
- Obtain and verify evidence by interviewing and observing suspects and witnesses or by analyzing records.
- Investigate organized crime, public corruption, financial crime, copyright infringement, civil rights violations, bank robbery, extortion, kidnapping, and other violations of federal or state statutes.
- Compare crime scene fingerprints with those from suspects or fingerprint files to identify perpetrators, using computers.
- Provide protection for individuals, such as government leaders, political candidates, and visiting foreign dignitaries.
- Collect and record physical information about arrested suspects, including fingerprints, height and weight measurements, and photographs.
- Manage security programs designed to protect personnel, facilities, and information.
- Collaborate with other offices and agencies to exchange information and coordinate activities.
- Analyze evidence in laboratories or in the field.
- Obtain and use search and arrest warrants.
- Serve subpoenas or other official papers.
- Perform undercover assignments and maintain surveillance, including monitoring authorized wiretaps.
- Collaborate with other authorities on activities, such as surveillance, transcription, and research.
- Administer counterterrorism and counternarcotics reward programs.
Related Technology & Tools
- Service revolvers
- Suspect fingerprinting equipment
- Crime scene rulers
- Instant print cameras
- Personal computers
- Audio recording equipment
- Impression casting kits
- Mobile data computers
- Metal handcuffs
- Explosive detectors
- 35 millimeter cameras
- Ultraviolet UV lights
- Polygraphs
- Plastic handcuffs
- Police patrol cars
- Digital voice recorders
- Distance measuring wheels
- Metal detectors
- Body armor
- Fingerprint evidence kits
- Desktop computers
- Protective gloves
- Police shotguns
- Crime scene tape measures
- Pepper spray
- Blood collection kits
- Filter masks
- Bulletproof vests
- Riot shields
- Digital cameras
- Semiautomatic pistols
- Drug testing kits
- Nightsticks
- Wiretap equipment
- Laptop computers
- Biohazard suits
- Digital video cameras
- Two way radios
- Graphics software
- Corel WordPerfect
- Case management software
- Microsoft Excel
- ESRI ArcView
- National Integrated Ballistics Information Network NIBIN
- Microsoft Office
- Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System IAFIS
- National Crime Information Center NCIC database
- Crime mapping software
- Computer aided composite drawing software
- Law enforcement information databases
- Microsoft Access
- Email software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Web browser software
- Microsoft Word