police detective
Police detectives gather and compile evidence which assists them in the solution of crimes. They use investigative techniques to gather evidence, and interview all parties connected to their line of enquiry, and cooperate with other police department divisions to gather the evidence.
Also called: detective inspector, detective superintendent, detective constable, chief detective
- 14
- essential skills
- 19
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
- 3355
- ISCO-08 group
Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
- police inspectorWhat changes?11 skills in common
- police commissioner7 skills in common
- private detective5 skills in common
- police officer4 skills in common
- police trainer4 skills in common
- correctional services manager3 skills in common
- intelligence officer3 skills in common
- prison officer2 skills in common
Essential skills
14- analyse legal evidence
- conduct research interview
- criminology
- develop investigation strategy
- ensure law application
- examine crime scenes
- form operational strategies for law enforcement
- handle case evidence
- hear witness accounts
- investigation research methods
- law enforcement
- lead police investigations
- legal use-of-force
- maintain operational communications
Optional skills
19- apply first response
- apply knowledge of human behaviour
- conduct public presentations
- control crowd
- criminal law
- detain offenders
- ensure compliance with types of weapons
- ensure information security
- first response
- identify security threats
- investigate forgery cases
- legal requirements related to ammunition
- legal research
- perform drug investigations
- practice vigilance
- present evidence
- restrain individuals
- use personal protection equipment
- write situation reports
Definition and skills from ESCO, published by the European Commission. Source concept
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