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Occupational Report for Private Detectives and Investigators (33-9021) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description

Detect occurrences of unlawful acts or infractions of rules in private establishment, or seek, examine, and compile information for client.

Employment Outlook for Private Detectives and Investigators
Statewide Employment Analysis 2008 employment is estimated to be somewhat smaller than the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at a somewhat faster rate than the regional average. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat lower than the regional average.

Limited employment opportunities exist.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Employment Department Job Openings for Private Detectives and Investigators There are 1 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 1 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Investigator (Immediate Need) 8/5/10 Eugene $9.00/hr to $12.00/hr DOE
Job Openings from the Web for Private Detectives and Investigators The following job openings have been automatically extracted from various sites across the Web. These links are provided as supplemental resources. However, the Employment Department cannot validate these openings nor endorse any of these external sites. Some of these jobs may no longer be open. In some cases, a single opening may be posted on multiple sites.

There are 2 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 2 are listed below.

Job Title Date Posted Location Employer
Security Agent 8/29/10
LOSS PREVENTION DETECTIVE 8/4/10 Medford Southern Oregon Goodwill Industries
State of Oregon License Information for Private Detectives and Investigators
License License Authority Web Site
Investigator , Private oregon.gov/DPSST/PS/index.shtml
Investigator, Provisional oregon.gov/DPSST/PS/index.shtml
Wages for Private Detectives and Investigators
Region ---------------- 2010 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $12.20 $14.09 $19.44 $26.63 $31.47 $20.87 $43,402
Multnomah / Washington 12.55 14.28 18.59 23.57 30.36 19.82 41,215
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 13.23 19.02 25.83 29.12 31.16 23.47 48,828
Data Sources and Limitations
Regional Employment Projections for Private Detectives and Investigators
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2008 2018 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 195 218 23 11.8% 2 4 7
Multnomah / Washington 98 109 11 11.2% 1 2 3
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 16 18 2 12.5% 0 0 1
Clackamas 14 13 -1 -7.1% 0 0 0
Lane 14 15 1 7.1% 0 0 0
Jackson / Josephine 11 13 2 18.2% 0 0 0
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 9 11 2 22.2% 0 0 0
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 9 10 1 11.1% 0 0 0
Coos / Curry 6 6 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Klamath / Lake 5 5 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Morrow / Umatilla 2 3 1 50.0% 0 0 0
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 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.
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment for Private Detectives and Investigators
Industry
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Ownership 2008
Employment
Total, All Industries All 195
Total, All Industries Private 175
Retail Trade Private 61
Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores Private 27
Clothing Stores Private 27
General Merchandise Stores Private 33
Department Stores Private 10
Other General Merchandise Stores Private 23
Finance and Insurance Private 29
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities Private 22
Depository Credit Intermediation Private 19
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Private 37
Legal Services Private 37
Management of Companies and Enterprises Private 13
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services Private 14
Administrative and Support Services Private 14
Total, All Industries Local 13
Public Administration Local 13
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support Local 13
Educational Requirements for Private Detectives and Investigators Workers must have related work experience to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with an associate have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for Private Detectives and Investigators
  • Analyze Evidence
  • Apply Active Listening Techniques
  • Apply Expert Observation In Criminal And Civil Investigations
  • Communicate Details Concisely And Consistently
  • Conduct Investigations And Research
  • Gather Physical Evidence
  • Guard, Patrol Or Monitor Premises To Prevent Theft, Violence Or Infractions Of Rules
  • Install Cameras Or Monitors For Process Control Or Surveillance
  • 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
  • Research Work-Related Topics Using Library Resources
  • Use And Maintain Firearms
  • Use Interviewing Techniques
  • Use Surveillance Techniques
  • Verify Investigative Information
  • Work As A Team Member
Schools and Training Providers for Private Detectives and Investigators The training providers listed below offer programs related to this occupation. This information is updated once per year. Anyone interested in a particular program should check with the training institution regarding its availability. Listing these training providers does not necessarily constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Oregon.

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:
Klamath Community College
7390 South Sixth Street
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
Phone: (541) 882-3521
Programs of Training:
Treasure Valley Community College
650 College Blvd
Ontario, OR 97914
Phone: (541) 881-8822
Programs of Training:
Oregon Coast Community College
332 SW Coast Hwy
Newport, OR 97365
Phone: (541) 265-2283
Programs of Training:
Umpqua Community College
1140 College Rd.
Roseburg, OR 97470
Phone: (541) 440-4600
Programs of Training:
Pioneer Pacific College
27501 SW Parkway Ave
Wilsonville, OR 97070
Phone: (866) 772-4636
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Private Detectives and Investigators These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:

Chemeketa Community College
Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Private Detectives and 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
Gaming Surveillance Officers & Investigators 70%
Detectives And Criminal Investigators 42%
Transit And Railroad Police 38%
Security Guards 32%
Police And Sheriff'S Patrol Officers 31%