Detectives and Criminal Investigators
Protective ServiceAI Impact Assessment
This job is relatively safe from AI automation and may even benefit from AI tools.
Detectives and Criminal Investigators with an AI automation risk score of 29%. Analysis includes 30 core tasks.
Safer Career Paths
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16% AI Risk
Human-centered work and decision ownership.
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Human-centered work and decision ownership.
Key Tasks
Maintain surveillance of establishments to obtain identifying information on suspects.
Block or rope off scene and check perimeter to ensure that entire scene is secured.
Participate or assist in raids and arrests.
Question individuals or observe persons and establishments to confirm information given to patrol officers.
Analyze completed police reports to determine what additional information and investigative work is needed.
Collaborate with other offices and agencies to exchange information and coordinate activities.
Examine records and governmental agency files to find identifying data about suspects.
Obtain and verify evidence by interviewing and observing suspects and witnesses or by analyzing records.
Upskilling Courses
Data Sources
Analysis based on O*NET data