1. Detective By: Kirsten

2. Education Minimum requirement high school diploma Some departments require post-secondary education Police studies, Criminology, CPR Valid drivers license

3. Training New police officers have to go through basic training Basic training lengths range from 3-6 months After training you have to spend time as a regular police officer before being promoted to Detective The time you must be a regular police officer varies by force, but is usually about 5 years

4. High School Courses Grade 11 English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Computers & Technology, French, Health& Physical Education. Grade 12 English, Math, Computers & Technology, French, Health & Physical Education

5. Earnings Detectives earn $70,000-$120,000 per year however some experienced detectives in larger cities may earn more. Full time detectives receive benefits including dental coverage, pension plans, and paid sick/vacation days, continuing education is also paid for.

6. Responsibilities at work Take pictures, gather physical evidence, and interview witnesses at crime scenes Identify and investigate suspects, keeping records of the findings May go under cover to obtain evidence, make arrests and testify in court Often specialize in a certain area, such as homicide, robbery, or financial crimes

7. Hours of work Shift work. May work overtime/ holidays depending on if there's a case to solve or a lot of paper work to finish. Some senior detectives work 9am-5pm.

8. Skills Problem solving Observant Detail-oriented Calm Works well as part of a team Communicates well

9. Working independently or as part of a team Working as part of a team with police officers, criminologists, and the public on the bigger cases. Working alone depending on what the task is.

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