Detective

There are three types of work environments that detectives have. First of all, Office Based; This can be writing reports. researching, or investigating. Second of all, Field Work; This could look like investigating crime scenes or interrogating people. Lastly, Physical & Emotional Demands; This could have them in stressful environments and exposure to hazards.

A list of some skill that are required for this career are; Communication, attention to detail, critical thinking, problem solving, ethics, analytic reasoning, decision making, integrity, report writing, sound legal knowledge, patience, and good observation skills.

Detectives work about 40 hours a week. The types of work that detectives can do are; Investigations, Crime scene analysis, interrogations, arrests, court appearances, and case managements.

The detective job doesnt have a big demand or a small demand. It's demand is pretty steady. There has been no explosive growth for the job recently. The job is projected to increase by 4% from 2023 to 2033.

Although there is no specific age required, most agencies prefer a certain level of experience(being older than a new officer). However, by the time people apply for the position they are most likely to be in their 20s or 30s.