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Occupational Report for Detectives And Criminal Investigators (33-3021) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description
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Conduct investigations related to suspected violations of Federal, State, or local laws to prevent or solve crimes. Exclude "Private Detectives and Investigators" (33-9021).

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Employment Outlook for Detectives And Criminal Investigators
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Statewide Employment Analysis 2006 employment is estimated to be at about the statewide average. This occupation is expected to grow at a somewhat slower rate than the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be at about the statewide average.

Reasonable, but limited, employment opportunities exist.
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Current Job Openings for Detectives And Criminal Investigators
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There are no openings for this occupation.
State of Oregon License Information for Detectives And Criminal Investigators
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No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Detectives And Criminal Investigators
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Region ---------------- 2009 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)		 Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)		 75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $21.45 $26.96 $32.13 $38.10 $44.34 $32.11 $66,772
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 25.41 27.43 29.66 32.10 37.48 29.94 62,290
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 16.50 21.60 26.82 32.28 38.44 27.06 56,284
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 21.34 23.26 26.42 31.12 36.18 27.32 56,833
Lane 21.22 25.64 31.69 42.22 47.34 33.04 68,742
Coos / Curry 25.31 27.21 29.36 31.50 33.96 29.35 61,044
Jackson / Josephine 25.44 27.89 30.96 40.80 46.52 33.20 69,043
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 22.21 26.37 33.40 40.83 45.63 33.20 69,057
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Regional Employment Projections for Detectives And Criminal Investigators
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Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2006 2016 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 639 691 52 8.1% 5 18 23
Multnomah / Washington 302 313 11 3.6% 1 8 9
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 90 95 5 5.6% 1 3 3
Clackamas 69 73 4 5.8% 0 2 2
Jackson / Josephine 42 45 3 7.1% 0 1 2
Lane 36 40 4 11.1% 0 1 1
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 35 43 8 22.9% 1 1 2
Coos / Curry 14 15 1 7.1% 0 0 1
Douglas 14 15 1 7.1% 0 0 1
Morrow / Umatilla 10 12 2 20.0% 0 0 1
Klamath / Lake 10 11 1 10.0% 0 0 0
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 9 9 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 8 9 1 12.5% 0 0 0
Grant / Harney / Malheur 3 3 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Baker / Union / Wallowa 2 4 2 100.0% 0 0 0
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 1 1 0 0.0% 0 0 0

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
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Industries of Employment for Detectives And Criminal Investigators
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Industry
Click links to view infoUSA employers		 Ownership 2006
Employment
Total, All Industries All 639
Total, All Industries Federal 179
Federal Government (Non-Postal) Federal 179
Total, All Industries State 118
Health Care and Social Assistance State 22
Social Assistance State 21
Individual and Family Services State 21
Public Administration State 89
Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities State 35
Administration of Human Resource Programs State 28
Administration of Economic Programs State 24
Total, All Industries Local 328
Public Administration Local 322
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support Local 322
Total, All Industries Tribal 14
Public Administration Tribal 14
Educational Requirements for Detectives And Criminal Investigators
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Workers must have related work experience to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with postsecondary training have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for Detectives And Criminal Investigators
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  • Analyze Evidence
  • Apply Active Listening Techniques
  • Apply Appropriate Physical Restraint
  • Apply Arrest, Search And Seizure Law
  • Apply Expert Observation In Criminal And Civil Investigations
  • Apply Mediation Techniques
  • Apply Pursuit Tactics
  • Apply Rules Of Evidence
  • Communicate Details Concisely And Consistently
  • Compile Biological Data As Part Of Police Investigations
  • Conduct Investigations And Research
  • Conduct Legal Searches
  • Conduct Polygraph Examinations
  • Enforce Laws, Ordinances And Regulations
  • Gather Physical Evidence
  • Identify Firearms And Weapons
  • Locate Persons (Skip Tracing )
  • Operate And Monitor Surveillance Equipment
  • Operate Two-Way Radio
  • Prepare Reports In Timely Manner
  • Process Records And Maintain Forms And Files
  • Reach Conclusions Quickly In Law Enforcement Situations
  • Recognize Physical And Emotional Abuse
  • Recognize Public Safety Hazards
  • Resolve Conflicts
  • Supervise Canine Officers
  • Use And Maintain Firearms
  • Use Appropriate Physical Response In Law Enforcement Situations
  • Use Computers To Enter, Access And Retrieve Data
  • Use Interviewing Techniques
  • Use Law Enforcement Methods And Procedures
  • Use Rescue Procedures
  • Use Surveillance Techniques
  • Verify Investigative Information
  • Work As A Team Member
Schools and Training Providers for Detectives And Criminal Investigators
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The training providers listed below offer one or more of the following programs:

Pioneer Pacific College
27501 SW Parkway Ave
Wilsonville, OR 97070
Phone: (503) 682-3903
Programs of Training:
 Rogue Community College
3345 Redwood Hwy
Grants Pass, OR 97527
Phone: (541) 956-7500
Programs of Training:
 Clackamas Community College
19600 South Molalla Ave
Oregon City, OR 97045
Phone: (503) 657-6958
Programs of Training:
Southwestern Oregon Community College
1988 Newmark Ave
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone: (541) 888-2525
Programs of Training:
 Oregon Coast Community College
332 SW Coast Hwy
Newport, OR 97365
Phone: (541) 265-2283
Programs of Training:
 Treasure Valley Community College
650 College Blvd
Ontario, OR 97914
Phone: (541) 881-8822
Programs of Training:
Umpqua Community College
1140 College Rd.
Roseburg, OR 97470
Phone: (541) 440-4600
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Detectives And Criminal Investigators
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No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.
Related Occupations
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The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Detectives And Criminal Investigators matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Police And Sheriff'S Patrol Officers 68%
Transit And Railroad Police 56%
Fish And Game Wardens 54%
Supervisors And Managers Of Police And Detectives 50%
Private Detectives And Investigators 42%
Correctional Officers 41%
Gaming Surveillance Officers & Investigators 34%
Animal Control Workers 33%
Probation Officers And Correctional Treatment Specialists 27%
Supervisors And Managers Of Correctional Officers 25%