1. James Thompson EFC II 4 th Hour

2.  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.

3.  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.

4.  Handguns  Surveillance video or audio recorders

5.  Electronic mail software  Graphic or photo imaging software

6.  English Language  Law and Government

7.  Social Perceptiveness  Persuasion

8.  Deductive Reasoning  Problem Sensitivity

9.  Making Decisions and Solving Problems  Gathering Information

10.  Face to Face Discussion  Freedom to make decisions

11.  Enterprising  Investigative

12.  Initiative  Persistence

13.  Recognition  Achievement

14.  Police Detectives  Private Detectives or Investigators

15.  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.

16.  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.

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