Private Detective

& Investigat

or Quristain Hand

What Do They Do? (Duties)

Interview people to gather information

Do various types of searches, using a computer or non-computerized records

Conduct surveillance (looking for, following, or watching a person without that person noticing)

Collect evidence to present in court

Verify employment, income, and facts on a person's background

Investigate computer crimes, such as identity theft and illegal downloads

Help in cases of criminal and civil liability, missing-persons cases, and insurance claims and fraud

Work Environment What are the Work Hours? Irregular Hours

How To Become One

What kind of education do you need? College Education Do you need to take a test to get a license? Yes Do you need a license? What kind of license? Yes, licensed private investigator What qualities do you need to have? No license for computer forensic investigator,

state licensed private investigator.

Pay How much is the salary? 42,870

Job Outlook What is the expected growth in that field? 21 percent from 2010 to 2020

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Who To Contact For More Information

National Association of Legal Investigators