Occupation information for Detectives and Criminal Investigators District Of Columbia

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Conduct investigations related to suspected violations of federal, state, or local laws to prevent or solve crimes.

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Currently Employed: Not Available

Projected Annual Job Openings: Not Available

Typical Hourly Wage: $48.39 - $77.03

Typical Annual Salary: $100,650 - $160,220

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Typical education needed for entry: High school diploma or equivalent

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: Less than 5 years work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: 1 to 12 months on-the-job training

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Check victims for signs of life, such as breathing and pulse.
Secure deceased body and obtain evidence from it, preventing bystanders from tampering with it prior to medical examiner's arrival.
Obtain facts or statements from complainants, witnesses, and accused persons and record interviews, using recording device.
Record progress of investigation, maintain informational files on suspects, and submit reports to commanding officer or magistrate to authorize warrants.
Prepare reports that detail investigation findings.
Prepare charges or responses to charges, or information for court cases, according to formalized procedures.
Preserve, process, and analyze items of evidence obtained from crime scenes and suspects, placing them in proper containers and destroying evidence no longer needed.
Obtain summary of incident from officer in charge at crime scene, taking care to avoid disturbing evidence.
Note, mark, and photograph location of objects found, such as footprints, tire tracks, bullets and bloodstains, and take measurements of the scene.
Examine records and governmental agency files to find identifying data about suspects.

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