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Private Detective

Caribbean Forensic and Technical College

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionComplex Problem SolvingWritingSocial PerceptivenessActive Learning

Knowledge

English LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceLaw and GovernmentComputers and ElectronicsAdministrative

Abilities

Inductive ReasoningOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionProblem SensitivityNear VisionWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningSpeech RecognitionSpeech Clarity

Tasks

  • Write reports or case summaries to document investigations.
  • Conduct private investigations on a paid basis.
  • Search computer databases, credit reports, public records, tax or legal filings, or other resources
  • Serve documents to parties named in legal proceedings.
  • Use advanced technology, such as drones, GPS trackers, and surveillance cameras, to facilitate investigations.

Technology

Graphics or photo imaging softwareElectronic mail softwareWeb page creation and editing softwareInformation retrieval or search softwareData base user interface and query software

Tools

35 millimeter camerasBiological evidence collection kitsCompact digital camerasComputer data input scannersDesktop computersDigital audio recordersDigital video camerasFingerprint evidence kitsGlobal positioning system GPS receiversHandgunsHigh powered binocularsLaptop computersLaw enforcement handgunsNight vision gogglesOptical telescopes

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Occupations this program prepares you for

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Course)

  • Basic investigation reports — draft under supervisor review to document initial case findings and observations.
  • Public records and database search tools — execute structured queries under direct guidance to locate individuals or compile background data.
  • Pre-employment background check procedures — follow established protocols under supervision to gather information on applicants' personal history.
  • Case notes and field observations — record accurately and legibly during supervised surveillance assignments at client sites.
  • Interview techniques — apply basic questioning skills under direction when gathering preliminary statements from witnesses or clients.
  • Office suite and word processing software — use to format standardized investigation reports following agency templates.
  • Legal and government terminology — recognize and interpret common terms in court documents and public filings encountered during entry-level research tasks.
  • Active listening skills — demonstrate during client intake meetings to capture relevant case details under the direction of a senior investigator.
  • Information retrieval software — perform guided searches of credit reports and public databases to support ongoing case files.
  • Professional and ethical conduct standards — adhere to agency integrity policies and confidentiality requirements on all assigned investigative tasks.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

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