Investigation Tasks
Write reports and case summaries to document investigations.
Search computer databases, credit reports, public records, tax and legal filings, and other resources in order to locate persons or to compile information for investigations.
Obtain and analyze information on suspects, crimes, and disturbances in order to solve cases, to identify criminal activity, and 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 and 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 in order to detect unlawful acts or to obtain evidence for cases, using binoculars and still or video cameras.
Alert appropriate personnel to suspects' locations.
Perform undercover operations such as evaluating the performance and honesty of employees by posing as customers or employees
