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Criminal Investigator job description template

1 min read Updated Feb 17, 2022

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Criminal Investigator job description example

We are looking for an ambitious and experienced Criminal Investigator to join our team! As a Criminal Investigator at our company, you will be responsible for investigating crime scenes and gathering evidence, investigate crimes, interview witnesses and apprehend suspects.

Criminal Investigator duties and responsibilities

  • Investigate crime scenes and apply different investigation methods
  • Initiate survey
  • Construct detailed investigation reports
  • Manage evidence
  • Identify and prosecute perpetrators
  • Generate initial theories
  • Eliminate wrong theories
  • Document the scene in detail

Criminal Investigator requirements

  • X years of previous working experience as criminal investigator
  • X years of experience analyzing crime scenes and managing evidence
  • In-depth understanding of various investigation processes and methods
  • Excellent interviewing and interrogation skills
  • Ability to observe and caption details
  • In-depth knowledge of criminal law, rules and regulations
  • Good organizational and time-management skills
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Critical-thinker and problem-solver
  • BA in forensic science, criminal law, criminology or similar relevant field
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