ISCO Occupation Group 3411.8 Private Detective
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Private Detective: Private detectives research and analyse information to uncover facts for personal, corporate or legal reasons, depending on their clients. They conduct surveillance activities, which includes taking photos, doing background checks and interviewing individuals. Private detectives may help in criminal and civil cases, child custody, financial fraud, on-line harassment and may search for missing people. They compile all the information into a file and hand it to their clients for further action.
Essential Skills
- Check Request Legitimacy
- Identify Suspicious Behaviour
- Document Evidence
- Law Enforcement
- Develop Investigation Strategy
- Practice Vigilance
- Criminal Law
- Identify Customer'S Needs
- Check Methods
- Check Subjects
- Interview Techniques
- Manage Contracts
- Conduct Research Interview
- Civil Law
- Surveillance Methods
- Handle Evidence
- Provide Information
- Analyse Legal Evidence
Optional Skills
- Court Procedures
- Liaise With Security Authorities
- Ensure Compliance With Types Of Weapons
- Criminology
- Hear Witness Accounts
- Present Evidence
- Ensure Law Application
- Assist Police Investigations
- Examine Crime Scenes
- Trace People
- Take Pictures
- Acquire Licences For The Use Of Weapons
- Develop Criminology Theories
Alternative Names
- Private Dick
- Sleuth
- Private Eye
- Pi
- Inspector
- Private Investigator
Specializations
| Specialization | Title |
|---|---|
| C3411.8.1 | ISCO Specialization 3411.8.1 Store Detective |
