Detectives and Criminal Investigators
Detectives and Criminal Investigators investigate suspected or alleged violations of laws at the local, state, or federal level to solve or prevent crimes.
Detectives and Criminal Investigators need to have good communication skills, clerical skills, problem solving skills, critical thinking skills, and many others necessary to succeed in investigations.
To become a Detective or Criminal Investigator it is recommended that candidates receive training at a vocational school, an associates degree, or relevant job experience. Be sure to look at the programs being offered in many locations.
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