O*NET-SOC 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.
From O*NET 30.3
Tasks
From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them
Free · O*NET 30.3- Write reports or case summaries to document investigations.Core13095
- Conduct private investigations on a paid basis.Core13099
- Search computer databases, credit reports, public records, tax or legal filings, or other resources to locate persons or to compile information for investigations.Core13096
- Conduct personal background investigations, such as pre-employment checks, to obtain information about an individual's character, financial status, or personal history.Core20758
- Expose fraudulent insurance claims or stolen funds.Core13106
- Obtain and analyze information on suspects, crimes, or disturbances to solve cases, to identify criminal activity, or to gather information for court cases.Core13097
- Testify at hearings or court trials to present evidence.Core13100
- Question persons to obtain evidence for cases of divorce, child custody, or missing persons or information about individuals' character or financial status.Core13101
- Observe and document activities of individuals to detect unlawful acts or to obtain evidence for cases, using binoculars and still or video cameras.Core13102
- Investigate companies' financial standings, or locate funds stolen by embezzlers, using accounting skills.Supplemental13105
- Perform undercover operations, such as evaluating the performance or honesty of employees by posing as customers or employees.Supplemental13104
- Alert appropriate personnel to suspects' locations.Supplemental13103
- Count cash and review transactions, sales checks, or register tapes to verify amounts or to identify shortages.Supplemental13109
- Confer with establishment officials, security departments, police, or postal officials to identify problems, provide information, or receive instructions.Core13107
Technology Skills
From O*NET 30.3, 12 examples in 11 categories, 8 Hot Technology
Free · O*NET 30.3Graphics or photo imaging software
- Computer imaging software
Electronic mail software
- Email software
- Microsoft OutlookHot Technology
Web page creation and editing software
- FacebookHot Technology
Information retrieval or search software
- LexisNexis
Data base user interface and query software
- Microsoft AccessHot Technology
Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft ExcelHot TechnologyIn Demand
Office suite software
- Microsoft Office softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand
Presentation software
- Microsoft PowerPointHot Technology
Operating system software
- Microsoft WindowsHot Technology
Word processing software
- Microsoft WordHot TechnologyIn Demand
Internet browser software
- Web browser software
Detailed Work Activities
From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it
Free · O*NET 30.3Getting Information
Investigate crimes committed within organizations.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Examine records or other types of data to investigate criminal activities.
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Use databases to locate investigation details or other information.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Observe individuals' activities to gather information or compile evidence.
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Investigate personal characteristics or activities of individuals.
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Interview people to obtain information about actions or status of individuals.
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Processing Information
Balance receipts.
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Documenting/Recording Information
Prepare investigation or incident reports.
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Record crime or accident scene evidence with video or still cameras.
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Communicate situation details to appropriate personnel.
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Communicating with People Outside the Organization
Testify at legal or legislative proceedings.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Collaborate with law enforcement or security agencies to respond to incidents.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Job Zone
From O*NET 30.3
Free · O*NET 30.3Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source
WFA coverage: AI skills for this job
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openPilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.
Equivalents
NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents
Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)
Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)No NICE work role maps to this job.