ONET Occupations » 33-9021.00

Private Detectives and Investigators

Gather, analyze, compile and report information regarding individuals or organizations to clients, or detect occurrences of unlawful acts or infractions of rules in private establishment.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.60)
  2. Interview, draw out - People (4.27)
  3. Supervise, manage - People (4.24)
  4. Use my brain - Data (4.14)
  5. Communicate well, in person - People (4.13)
  6. Listen - People (4.13)
  7. Control, expedite things - Things (4.05)
  8. Follow through, get things done - People (4.05)
  9. Compile, keep records, file, retrieve - Data (4.05)
  10. Analyze, break down into its parts - Data (3.98)
  11. Create, innovate, invent - Data (3.92)
  12. Use my intuition - Data (3.75)
  13. Speak - People (3.75)
  14. Communicate well, in writing - People (3.75)
  15. Convey warmth and empathy - People (3.65)
  16. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (3.65)
  17. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.63)
  18. Solve problems - Data (3.62)
  19. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (3.54)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Active Listening (3.88)
  2. Speaking (3.75)
  3. Critical Thinking (3.75)
  4. Social Perceptiveness (3.62)
  5. Complex Problem Solving (3.62)
  6. Reading Comprehension (3.50)
  7. Writing (3.50)
  1. Oral Comprehension (4.13)
  2. Oral Expression (4.13)
  3. Deductive Reasoning (3.88)
  4. Inductive Reasoning (3.88)
  5. Written Expression (3.75)
  6. Problem Sensitivity (3.75)
  7. Written Comprehension (3.63)
  8. Near Vision (3.63)
  9. Speech Recognition (3.63)
  10. Speech Clarity (3.63)
  11. Selective Attention (3.50)
  1. Integrity (4.91)
  2. Dependability (4.79)
  3. Attention to Detail (4.60)
  4. Self Control (4.52)
  5. Independence (4.31)
  6. Analytical Thinking (4.14)
  7. Persistence (4.05)
  8. Innovation (3.92)
  9. Achievement/Effort (3.87)
  10. Initiative (3.86)
  11. Cooperation (3.83)
  12. Stress Tolerance (3.68)
  13. Concern for Others (3.65)
  14. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.63)
  15. Leadership (3.54)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Documenting/Recording Information (4.32)
  2. Getting Information (4.27)
  3. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.24)
  4. Processing Information (4.05)
  5. Analyzing Data or Information (3.98)
  6. Interacting With Computers (3.96)
  7. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (3.94)
  8. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.74)
  9. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (3.65)
  10. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (3.60)
  11. Performing Administrative Activities (3.51)
  1. Read Maps (4.27)
  2. Gather Physical Evidence (4.27)
  3. Obtain Information From Individuals (4.27)
  4. Make Decisions (4.24)
  5. Balance Cash Register (4.05)
  6. Compile Biological Data For Criminal Investigations (4.05)
  7. Compute Financial Data (4.05)
  8. Verify Investigative Information (4.05)
  9. Conduct Legal Research (4.05)
  10. Compile Evidence For Court Actions (4.05)
  11. Conduct Legal Searches Or Investigations (4.05)
  12. Investigate Complaints, Disturbances, Or Violations (4.05)
  13. Analyze Existing Evidence Or Facts (3.98)
  14. Analyze Handwriting (3.98)
  15. Use Accounting Or Bookkeeping Software (3.96)
  16. Communicate Details In Protective Services Settings (3.94)
  17. Cooperate With Court Personnel Or Other Law Enforcement Agencies (3.65)
  18. Review Facts To Determine If Criminal Act Or Statue Violation Is Involved (3.60)
  19. Oversee Work Progress To Verify Safety Or Conformance To Standards (3.60)
  20. Manage Detailed Records Or Files In Law Enforcement Setting (3.51)
  21. Prepare Reports (3.51)