(Career Asssessments, Exploration & Counselling)
Career: Criminal Investigators and Special Agents
Job Description
Investigate alleged or suspected criminal violations of Federal, state, or local laws to determine if evidence is sufficient to recommend prosecution.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
Obtain and verify evidence by interviewing and observing suspects and witnesses or by analyzing records. |
100
|
Record evidence and documents, using equipment such as cameras and photocopy machines. |
100
|
Collaborate with other offices and agencies to exchange information and coordinate activities. |
100
|
Testify before grand juries concerning criminal activity investigations. |
95
|
Prepare reports that detail investigation findings. |
95
|
Determine scope, timing, and direction of investigations. |
90
|
Examine records to locate links in chains of evidence or information. |
90
|
Obtain and use search and arrest warrants. |
88
|
Collaborate with other authorities on activities such as surveillance, transcription, and research. |
86
|
Identify case issues and evidence needed, based on analysis of charges, complaints, or allegations of law violations. |
83
|
Analyze evidence in laboratories or in the field. |
81
|
Serve subpoenas or other official papers. |
75
|
Investigate organized crime, public corruption, financial crime, copyright infringement, civil rights violations, bank robbery, extortion, kidnapping, and other violations of federal or state statutes. |
68
|
Develop relationships with informants to obtain information related to cases. |
63
|
Collect and record physical information about arrested suspects, including fingerprints, height and weight measurements, and photographs. |
57
|
Perform undercover assignments and maintain surveillance, including monitoring authorized wiretaps. |
53
|
Search for and collect evidence, such as fingerprints, using investigative equipment. |
47
|
Provide protection for individuals, such as government leaders, political candidates, and visiting foreign dignitaries. |
30
|
Compare crime scene fingerprints with those from suspects or fingerprint files to identify perpetrators, using computers. |
27
|
Manage security programs designed to protect personnel, facilities, and information. |
15
|
Issue security clearances. |
11
|
Administer counterterrorism and counternarcotics reward programs. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
83
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
82
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
80
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
76
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
75
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
73
|
Getting Information
|
71
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
69
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
68
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
67
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
66
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
65
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
62
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
62
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
61
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
61
|
Processing Information
|
61
|
Thinking Creatively
|
59
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
57
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
56
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
55
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
52
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
50
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
49
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
44
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
43
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
42
|
Interacting With Computers
|
39
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
38
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
38
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
35
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
33
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
31
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
29
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
25
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
25
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
21
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
19
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
16
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
10
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
8
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|