Investigators typically work for law enforcement agencies to help solve crimes and reduce illegal activity by apprehending suspects. They work closely with other Investigators or Detectives, Police Officers and Forensic Scientists to solve thefts, homicides, vandalism or assaults. Their job is to research criminal activity to find patterns with current crimes and obtain credible evidence that allows them to get arrest warrants for suspects. They may also be responsible for conducting surveillance in a particular area to track their suspect’s movements or monitor criminal activity.
Que fait un Criminal Investigator ?
A Criminal Investigator, or Detective, is responsible for working with other law enforcement professionals to solve various crimes. Their duties include analyzing evidence to make inferences about suspects and motives, interviewing witnesses and potential suspects and writing reports throughout the process to add to the case files.
Responsabilités
Un Criminal Investigator doit être capable de remplir diverses fonctions et responsabilités. Voici quelques fonctions et responsabilités qu'un Criminal Investigator doit être capable d'exécuter :
Collect, analyze and preserve evidence.
Investigate complex criminal activities or local, federal or state law violations.
Direct crime-scene investigators or other law enforcement personnel at crimes scenes.
Gather evidence and make informed decisions and conclusions by employing deductive reasoning and analysis that leads to prosecution.
Write detailed reports, file and maintain all records while maintaining strict confidentiality.
Coordinate search and arrest warrants, arresting suspects as necessary.
Compétences requises
Un Criminal Investigator compétitif aura certaines compétences et qualifications, notamment :
Good communication and interview skills. Good interview skills are vital to any investigation. A Criminal Investigator must ask clear questions to find out as much detail from the interview as possible and recognize any gaps in a story. The Criminal Investigator must also be a good listener and have the ability to read body language.
Ability to use various forms of equipment or technology. Criminal Investigators often use technology to help in their investigations. The equipment varies according to the type of investigation.
Thorough knowledge of the law. A Criminal Investigator needs to know the laws surrounding a case. He or she must also know what they are legally allowed to do during the research, otherwise, the evidence may be thrown out of court.
Honesty and good ethics. An Investigator must be ethical, honest and law abiding. If a Investigator is caught lying or using unethical methods, he or she will lose credibility, perhaps lose their job or even be convicted of a crime themselves.
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