Private Detectives and Investigators

Tasks Include:

• Write reports or case summaries to document investigations.
• Search computer databases, credit reports, public records, tax or legal filings, or other resources to locate persons or to compile information for investigations.
• Obtain and analyze information on suspects, crimes, or disturbances to solve cases, to identify criminal activity, or to gather information for court cases.
• Conduct background investigations of individuals, such as pre-employment checks, to obtain information about an individual's character, financial status or personal history.
• Conduct private investigations on a paid basis.
• Testify at hearings or court trials to present evidence.
• Question persons to obtain evidence for cases of divorce, child custody, or missing persons or information about individuals' character or financial status.
• Observe and document activities of individuals to detect unlawful acts or to obtain evidence for cases, using binoculars and still or video cameras.