ISCO Occupation Group 3355.2 Police Detective
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
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.
Essential Skills
- Criminology
- Analyse Legal Evidence
- Investigation Research Methods
- Law Enforcement
- Legal Use-Of-Force
- Handle Evidence
- Form Operational Strategies For Law Enforcement
- Hear Witness Accounts
- Examine Crime Scenes
- Develop Investigation Strategy
- Ensure Law Application
- Lead Police Investigations
- Maintain Operational Communications
- Conduct Research Interview
Optional Skills
- Ensure Compliance With Types Of Weapons
- Investigate Forgery Cases
- Practice Vigilance
- Ensure Information Security
- Apply Knowledge Of Human Behaviour
- Apply First Response
- Detain Offenders
- Conduct Public Presentations
- Restrain Individuals
- Present Evidence
- First Response
- Use Personal Protection Equipment
- Legal Requirements Related To Ammunition
- Control Crowd
- Identify Security Threats
- Criminal Law
- Drug Investigations
- Write Situation Reports
- Legal Research
Alternative Names
- Detective Inspector
- Detective Superintendent
- Detective Constable
- Chief Detective
