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Police Detectives

District Of Columbia

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Conduct investigations to prevent crimes or solve criminal cases.

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Currently Employed: Not Available

Yearly Projected Openings: Not Available

Typical Hourly Wage: $38.83 - $62.42

Typical Annual Salary: $80,800 - $129,800

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Typical education needed for entry: High school diploma or equivalent

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: 1 to 5 years

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: Moderate-term on-the-job training

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Provide testimony as a witness in court.
Secure deceased body and obtain evidence from it, preventing bystanders from tampering with it prior to medical examiner's arrival.
Examine crime scenes to obtain clues and evidence, such as loose hairs, fibers, clothing, or weapons.
Obtain evidence from suspects.
Record progress of investigation, maintain informational files on suspects, and submit reports to commanding officer or magistrate to authorize warrants.
Check victims for signs of life, such as breathing and pulse.
Prepare charges or responses to charges, or information for court cases, according to formalized procedures.
Obtain facts or statements from complainants, witnesses, and accused persons and record interviews, using recording device.
Prepare and serve search and arrest warrants.
Note, mark, and photograph location of objects found, such as footprints, tire tracks, bullets and bloodstains, and take measurements of the scene.

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