Homicide Detective By.
Len-Christian Rudolph Davis
Why I want to pursue this career?
Since I was young I was always interested in this field of work. And the more television shows that I watched about it really gave me more of a reason to want to adventure in this direction. Im just fascinated with the fact that you can find someones murderer just from the simple clues they leave behind. It really makes you use your brain and the skills you have.
What they do
Investigate crimes Collect evidence of crimes Conduct interviews with suspects and witnesses Observe the activities of suspects Arrest suspects Write detailed reports and fill out forms Prepare cases and testify in court
What Homicide Detectives Do
How to become one
Important qualities to have are: Ability to multi-task Communication skills Good judgment Perceptiveness Strength and stamina
Education and Training
Police and detective applicants usually must have at least a high school education or GED and be a graduate of their agencys training academy. Many agencies require some college coursework or a college degree. Knowledge of a foreign language is an asset in many federal agencies and urban departments.
Top State Colleges Requirements
The top state colleges for Criminal Justice are SUNO and Southeastern. The requirements for SUNO are a minimum cumulative high school level GPA of 2.0 and an ACT composite score of 20 The requirements for Southeastern are a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 2.0 and an ACT composite score of 18 or higher
Top National Colleges Requirements
The top national college for Criminal Justice is Sam Houston State University. The requirements for admission are ACT 18 English, 21 Reading, 22 Mathematics and 24 Science and at least a GPA of 2.5
Projected Job Market
Police and Detectives
Percent change in employment, projected 2010-20 Total, All Occupations
14% 11% 7%
Protective Service Occupations
Police and Detectives
Summary
Quick Facts: Police and Detectives $55,010 per year 2010 Median Pay $26.45 per hour High school diploma or equivalent Entry-Level Education Work Experience in a Related Occupation See How to Become One See How to Become One On-the-job Training 794,300 Number of Jobs, 2010 7% (Slower than average) Job Outlook, 2010-20 58,700 Employment Change, 2010-20
Bibliography
Works Cited "How to Become One." U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 29 Mar. 2012. Web. 25 Sept. 2013. "Job Outlook." U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 29 Mar. 2012. Web. 25 Sept. 2013. "Summary." U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 29 Mar. 2012. Web. 25 Sept. 2013. "What They Do." U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 29 Mar. 2012. Web. 25 Sept. 2013.
