Police officers protect lives and
property. Detectives and criminal investigators, who
sometimes are called agents or special agents, gather
facts and collect evidence of possible crimes. Law
enforcement officers’ duties depend on the size and type
of their organizations.
Entry-Level Education:
High school diploma or equivalent
Career Advisory:
Police and Detectives
Recommended Free-Ed.Net Career Preparation Programs
- Those who have no high school diploma should
begin with the
GED
Prep & Beyond program.
- Those who already have a high school diploma or
GED can benefit the following courses:
- Common Core Studies
- Basic Computer & Internet Skills
- Overview of Civil and Criminal Law
Private detectives and investigators find facts and
analyze information about legal, financial, and personal
matters. They offer many services, including verifying
people's backgrounds, tracing missing persons,
investigating computer crimes, and protecting
celebrities.
Entry-Level Education:
Some college, no degree
Career Advisory:
Private Detectives and Investigators
Recommended Free-Ed.Net Career Preparation Programs
- Common Core Studies
- Basic Computer & Internet Skills
- Overview of Civil and Criminal Law
- Overview of Personal Finance
