SUGGESTED MAJOR:
CRIMINOLOGY
In a public safety agency, detectives investigate crimes, including homicides, robberies, sexual assaults, burglaries, fraud, and more. They collect physical evidence, such as fingerprints, DNA, and weapons, and conduct interviews with witnesses, victims, and suspects to gather information and elicit relevant details.
RELATED MAJORS:
Criminal Justice
Forensic Science
Psychology
Sociology
*A college degree is not always required but may help prepare for Law Enforcement Training, which is required
CAREERS:
Detective Homicide Detective (murders)
Narcotics Detective (drug-related crimes)
Fraud Investigator
Special Victims Unit Detective (domestic violence)
Cold Case Investigator (unsolved cases)
Robbery Detective (theft)
Missing Persons Investigator
Gang Unit Detective
Arson Investigator
Plus Many More!!!
"STEREOTYPICAL" TRAITS:
Observant
Analytical
Intelligent
Perseverance
Independent
Detail-Oriented
Problem-Solver
Persistence