Private Detectives and Investigators
Private detectives and investigators assist lawyers, businesses, and the public with a variety of cases.
52%
30%
18%
National data for private detectives and investigators (SOC 33-9021).
$21,520
$35,530
$123,060
$10.35
$17.08
$59.16
Based on Nebraska Wage Figures
May work part time or full time.
Often work irregular hours to conduct surveillance or contact people who are not available during normal working hours. May work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
PRIVATE DETECTIVES AND INVESTIGATORS will:
Observe suspects, verify facts, conduct searches, and other tasks
Often specialize in one area
Regularly interact with people
PRIVATE DETECTIVES AND INVESTIGATORS frequently:
Sit to conduct surveillance or do paper work.
Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
Repeat the same movements.
It is important that PRIVATE DETECTIVES AND INVESTIGATORS be able to:
See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
Speak clearly so listeners can understand.
Understand the speech of another person.
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