James Thompson EFC II 4 th Hour

 In this career you:  Investigate alleged or suspected criminal violation of federal, state, or local law to determine if evidence is sufficient to recommend prosecution.

 Obtain and verify evidence by interviewing and observing suspects and witnesses or by analyzing records.  Record evidence and documents, using equipment such as cameras and photo copy machines.  Examine records to locate links in chains of evidence or information  Prepare reports that detail investigation findings.  Testify before grand juries concerning criminal investigations.

 Handguns  Surveillance video or audio recorders

 Electronic mail software  Graphic or photo imaging software

 English Language  Law and Government

 Social Perceptiveness  Persuasion

 Deductive Reasoning  Problem Sensitivity

 Making Decisions and Solving Problems  Gathering Information

 Face to Face Discussion  Freedom to make decisions

 Enterprising  Investigative

 Initiative  Persistence

 Recognition  Achievement

 Police Detectives  Private Detectives or Investigators

 Suggested High School Subjects: Physical Education and Foreign Languages.  Post Secondary Training: 1or 2 years of college.  Minimum Education Level: High School Education  Certification/Licensing: High School Diploma, College Degree.

 Salary Range: $38,850-$64,940  Hourly Median Wage-US: $29.86  Hourly Median Wage-Louisiana: $20.95  Other Information: The salary normally tends to fluctuate with frequent amounts of overtime.

 Job Outlook: favorable  Projected Growth: -Faster than average (14% to 19%)  Projected Job Openings: 110, 380