Private detective gathering and analyzing information on individuals or organizations, conducting background investigations, and compiling reports to support clients in legal matters or uncover unlawful activities
Experience
Private Detective and Investigator
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Wrote reports or case summaries to document investigations
Searched computer databases, credit reports, and public records to locate persons or compile information
Conducted personal background investigations, such as pre-employment checks, to obtain information about individuals
Obtained and analyzed information on suspects and crimes to solve cases or gather information for court
Testified at hearings or court trials to present evidence
Questioned persons to obtain evidence for cases of divorce, child custody, or missing persons
Skills
Core Skills
Investigating personal characteristics, Investigating organizational crimes, Examining records or other types, Using databases, Observing individuals' activities, Interviewing people, Balancing receipts, Testifying at legal proceedings
Technical Skills
Preparing incident reports, Recording crime scene evidence