ONET Occupations » 33-3021.03

Criminal Investigators and Special Agents

Investigate alleged or suspected criminal violations of Federal, state, or local laws to determine if evidence is sufficient to recommend prosecution.

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Parachute skills

  1. Interview, draw out - People (4.86)
  2. Supervise, manage - People (4.69)
  3. Use my intuition - Data (4.69)
  4. Pay attention to details - Data (4.55)
  5. Advise - People (4.37)
  6. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (4.37)
  7. Convey warmth and empathy - People (4.37)
  8. Follow through, get things done - People (4.28)
  9. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (4.27)
  10. Consult - People (4.22)
  11. Speak - People (4.22)
  12. Use my brain - Data (4.12)
  13. Compile, keep records, file, retrieve - Data (4.06)
  14. Control, expedite things - Things (4.06)
  15. Analyze, break down into its parts - Data (4.03)
  16. Negotiate, resolve conflicts - People (4.02)
  17. Solve problems - Data (4.00)
  18. Communicate well, in person - People (4.00)
  19. Listen - People (4.00)
  20. Research - Data (3.94)
  21. Counsel, guide, mentor - People (3.94)
  22. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.88)
  23. Communicate well, in writing - People (3.88)
  24. Operate, drive - Things (3.87)
  25. Create, innovate, invent - Data (3.69)
  26. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.62)
  27. Organize, classify - Data (3.62)
  28. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (3.60)
  29. Imagine - Data (3.60)
  30. Persuade, sell, recruit - People (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Critical Thinking (4.12)
  2. Active Listening (4.00)
  3. Speaking (4.00)
  4. Social Perceptiveness (4.00)
  5. Complex Problem Solving (4.00)
  6. Reading Comprehension (3.88)
  7. Writing (3.88)
  8. Judgment and Decision Making (3.75)
  9. Active Learning (3.50)
  10. Coordination (3.50)
  11. Persuasion (3.50)
  1. Deductive Reasoning (4.12)
  2. Inductive Reasoning (4.12)
  3. Oral Comprehension (4.00)
  4. Written Comprehension (4.00)
  5. Oral Expression (4.00)
  6. Problem Sensitivity (4.00)
  7. Speech Clarity (4.00)
  8. Near Vision (3.88)
  9. Speech Recognition (3.88)
  10. Written Expression (3.75)
  11. Information Ordering (3.62)
  12. Category Flexibility (3.62)
  13. Fluency of Ideas (3.50)
  1. Integrity (4.84)
  2. Stress Tolerance (4.69)
  3. Self Control (4.63)
  4. Dependability (4.60)
  5. Attention to Detail (4.55)
  6. Cooperation (4.50)
  7. Initiative (4.44)
  8. Concern for Others (4.37)
  9. Persistence (4.28)
  10. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.28)
  11. Leadership (4.27)
  12. Achievement/Effort (4.11)
  13. Analytical Thinking (4.08)
  14. Social Orientation (3.85)
  15. Independence (3.82)
  16. Innovation (3.69)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Getting Information (4.86)
  2. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.69)
  3. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (4.56)
  4. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.55)
  5. Documenting/Recording Information (4.45)
  6. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.41)
  7. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (4.37)
  8. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (4.22)
  9. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (4.09)
  10. Processing Information (4.06)
  11. Analyzing Data or Information (4.03)
  12. Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (4.02)
  13. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.95)
  14. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (3.94)
  15. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.89)
  16. Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (3.87)
  17. Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People (3.74)
  18. Interacting With Computers (3.67)
  19. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (3.61)
  20. Thinking Creatively (3.60)
  1. Interview Crime Witnesses Or Victims To Obtain Descriptive Information (4.86)
  2. Gather Physical Evidence (4.86)
  3. Read Maps (4.86)
  4. Make Decisions (4.69)
  5. Reach Conclusions Quickly In Law Enforcement Situations (4.69)
  6. Apprehend Or Arrest Suspect Or Perpetrator Of Criminal Act (4.56)
  7. Locate Persons ( Skip Tracing ) (4.55)
  8. Recognize Public Safety Hazards (4.55)
  9. Identify Fingerprints (4.55)
  10. Identify Firearms Or Weapons (4.55)
  11. Review Facts To Determine If Criminal Act Or Statue Violation Is Involved (4.37)
  12. Determine If Evidence Is Sufficient To Recommend Prosecution (4.37)
  13. Make Presentations (4.22)
  14. Make Public Presentations On Law Enforcement Issues (4.22)
  15. Communicate Details In Protective Services Settings (4.22)
  16. Confer With Prosecuting Attorney (4.22)
  17. Serve Or Issue Summonses Or Subpoenas (4.22)
  18. Serve Arrest, Search Or Seizure Warrants (4.22)
  19. Cooperate With Court Personnel Or Other Law Enforcement Agencies (4.09)
  20. Verify Investigative Information (4.06)
  21. Compile Biological Data For Criminal Investigations (4.06)
  22. Compute Financial Data (4.06)
  23. Conduct Legal Searches Or Investigations (4.06)
  24. Compile Evidence For Court Actions (4.06)
  25. Investigate Complaints, Disturbances, Or Violations (4.06)
  26. Analyze Existing Evidence Or Facts (4.03)
  27. Use Surveillance Techniques (3.94)
  28. Use Arrest, Search, Or Seizure Legal Statutes (3.94)
  29. Use Interviewing Procedures (3.94)
  30. Use Oral Or Written Communication Techniques (3.94)
  31. Use Conflict Resolution Techniques (3.94)
  32. Use Knowledge Of Investigation Techniques (3.94)
  33. Follow Law Enforcement Methods Or Procedures (3.94)
  34. Maintain Firearms Proficiency (3.94)
  35. Conduct Surveillance To Obtain Information For Law Enforcement (3.89)
  36. Operate Vehicles In Law Enforcement Or Security Setting (3.87)
  37. Use Computers To Enter, Access Or Retrieve Data (3.67)