1. Criminal Investigator By: Kenny Jan.10, 2006

2. Typical Tasks Performs undercover assignments. Investigates organized crime, public corruption, etc. Obtains and uses search and arrest warrants.

3. Why Am I Interested… I like helping people. Live life on the edge. Always wanted to.

4. Working Conditions Good Officers are expected to be armed even off duty. Travel a lot Work outdoors Shift work Good paying Bad Dangerous and stressful Witness death and suffering Must be on call all of the time It can take toll on your private life

5. Job Outlook The jobs of being a criminal investigator is at a steady pace. The jobs might even start to increase.

6. Education/Training I will need my bachelors, so I can become a criminal investigator. I have to take social and human services. I’ll have to take self-defense classes and firearms training.

7. Skills and Abilities General learning Verbal Form perception Reading comprehension Active listening and learning Writing Speaking Critical listening

8. Related Occupations Correctional officer Private detective Security guard Gaming surveillance officer

9. Earnings $55,000 is the average earnings. I could make up to $75,000 if I’m there long enough.