Rashelle Simon

Detective: Criminal investigators probe into suspected violations of law.

Their primary duty is to examine evidence and help a prosecutor decide whether to
bring a criminal case before a grand jury. Criminal investigators exist at federal,
state and local levels. They can specialize in range of areas, including homicide,
kidnapping, burglary, theft, financial crimes and cyber crimes.

OR
FBI Agent: are authorized to carry firearms and are often called in to
perform official busts or capture high profile criminals. Agents may face dangerous
situations, work erratic hours and be required to travel extensively. This can
include sudden traveling with very little notice and job relocation around the
country.

FBI Agent Required Studies
Math
Spanish
Computer Applications

Detective Required Studies
Spanish

FBI Agent:
Must have a 4-year degree
Does not have a particular course of study

Detectives:
GED/ or High School Diploma may be all that is required for some police
positions.
But you can also earn a 4 year college degree.


SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
AND A&M

critic thinking,
the ability to communicate thoughts
effectively in oral and written form,
research methods,
statistical and data analysis, and
computer technology
SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY AT
NEW ORLEANS



Written & presentation skills
Understanding societies reaction to
crimes
Considerations of gender & race
Quantitative skills
High degree of physical fitness and
ability to work under pressure
Ability to work independently and as
well as being part of a team.
Understand and respect values and
workings of the legal system.
Ethics and moral values
Strong background in humanities,
social science, & natural science

Detective & FBI Agent Income
2012 median pay: %56,980 per-year
Job outlook 2012-22: 5% slower
Employment change:41,400

Job Outlook
Employment of police and detectives is projected to grow 5 percent from 2012 to
2022, slower than the average for all occupations. Continued interest for public
safety will lead to new openings for officers; however, jobs may be competitive,
depending on location.
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