How do they match: Private Detectives and Investigators

  • House Officer
  • Loss Prevention Officer

  • Confer with establishment officials, security departments, police, or postal officials to identify problems, provide information, or receive instructions.
  • Count cash and review transactions, sales checks, or register tapes to verify amounts or to identify shortages.
  • Obtain and analyze information on suspects, crimes, or disturbances to solve cases, to identify criminal activity, or to gather information for court cases.
  • Testify at hearings or court trials to present evidence.

  • Inspect facilities to ensure compliance with security or safety regulations.