Private detectives recruit clients to do forensic work. They
can act on their own, for an entity, or for a business, such as an insurance
company or a law firm. Unique prosecutors may have a particular specialization,
such as forensic machine inquiries or forensic accounting, or may have general
investigating duties.
In this article, we’ll look at their job in more detail, as
well as their rates and more.
Private Investigator Job
The role of a private investigator also needs the following
skills:
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Carry out surveillance
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Prepare a study
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Conduct a background check
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People interviewing
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Gather data
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Providing intelligence resources
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Assistance in identifying missing people
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Provide testimony to the courtroom
While they are not federal agents, the information obtained
by private investigators can later be used for criminal investigations. For
this reason it is important that like police detectives, private investigators
abide by established rules of evidence.
Some private investigators learn about the profession on the
job, but a background in criminal justice can be helpful. Depending on your
workplace, you will be expected to hold a bachelor's degree, whereas other
employers only need a high school diploma. If you choose to seek a degree or
credential that can prove valuable in a private investigator profession, a
variety of colleges offer online or classroom certification courses.
Private Investigator Rates And Salary
The pay of a private investigator depends based on the years
of experience and the expertise they can provide. It all depends on who they're
working for and the clientele they're willing to draw. Hourly earnings are
based on a 40-hour working week.
Annual Median Salary: $50,090 ($24.08/hour)
Top 10% average salary: more than $89,200 ($42,88/hour)
Bottom 10% gross salary: less than $29,310 ($14.09/hour)
Career Outlook
The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that the number of
private detectives and inspectors will rise by 11 per cent from 2016 to 2026,
higher than the rate for all professions. The BLS sees growing need for
investigators in the legal services sector and for more comprehensive
background checks that can only be carried out using online methods.
Work Environment
Private investigators take considerable time in an office
meeting with prospective customers and looking for information online, and do a
lot of work in the area of interviews or monitoring.
Wrapping Up
In this article, we discussed the job description and rates
of private investigators.