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Agency:The detective branch in most larger police agencies
is organized into several squads or departments, each of which specializes
in investigation into a particular type of crime or a particular
type of undercover operation, which may include: homicide; robbery;
motor vehicle theft; organized crime; fraud; burglary; narcotics;
vice; forgery; criminal intelligence; sex crimes; street crime;
computer crime; crimes against children; surveillance; and arson,
among others.
The Work of the detective
Agency:
1. Detective work can be dangerous
and stressful.
2. Competition should remain keen for higher paying jobs with State
and Federal agencies and police departments in affluent areas; opportunities
will be better in local and special police departments that offer
relatively low salaries or in urban communities where the crime
rate is relatively high.
3. Applicants with college training in police science or military
police experience should have the best opportunities.
Detective work can be very dangerous and stressful in addition to
the obvious dangers of confrontations with criminals. Detectives
need to be constantly alert and ready to deal appropriately with
a number of other threatening situations. Many law enforcement officers
witness death and suffering resulting from accidents and criminal
behavior. A career in law enforcement may take a toll on their private
lives.
The qualification and advancement
of the detectives:
Civil service regulations govern the appointment of police and detectives
in most States, large municipalities, and special police agencies,
as well as in many smaller jurisdictions. Candidates must be U.S.
citizens, usually must be at least 20 years of age, and must meet
rigorous physical and personal qualifications. In the Federal Government,
candidates must be at least 21 years of age but less than 37 years
of age at the time of appointment. Physical examinations for entrance
into law enforcement often include tests of vision, hearing, strength,
and agility. Eligibility for appointment usually depends on performance
in competitive written examinations and previous education and experience.
In larger departments, where the majority of law enforcement jobs
are found, applicants usually must have at least a high school education,
and some departments require a year or two of college coursework.
Federal and State agencies typically require a college degree. Candidates
should enjoy working with people and meeting the public.
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