Private Detectives and Investigators
SOC Code: 33-9021
Private Detectives and Investigatorss write reports or case summaries to document investigations. This career typically requires medium preparation (1-2 years). With an AI-proof score of 84.9/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Active Listening, Active Listening, Critical Thinking.
AI-Proof Score: 84.9 — Very High
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Median Salary
$52,370
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Job Growth
6.0%
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Training Time
Medium preparation (1-2 years)
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Job Zone
Zone 3 / 5
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Training Cost
~$15,000
Key Skills
- •Active Listening
- •Critical Thinking
- •Speaking
- •Reading Comprehension
- •Complex Problem Solving
- •Writing
Common Tasks
- ✓Write reports or case summaries to document investigations.
- ✓Conduct private investigations on a paid basis.
- ✓Search computer databases, credit reports, public records, tax or legal filings, or other resources to locate persons or to compile information for investigations.
- ✓Conduct personal background investigations, such as pre-employment checks, to obtain information about an individual's character, financial status, or personal history.
- ✓Expose fraudulent insurance claims or stolen funds.
Training & Resources
Why AI-Proof?
- ✅Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
- ✅Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
- ✅Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
- ✅Social and regulatory barriers to full automation