Investigations Career Opportunities

Postal Service Investigator, Criminal Investigator, Discrimination Investigator, Diversion Investigator, Detective.

EMPLOYERS

Federal agencies such as:

  • Dept. of Justice
  • Dept. of Immigration & Naturalization
  • Postal Service
  • EEOC
  • Dept. of Labor
  • Dept. of Interior

STRATEGIES

  • Develop research, writing, and communication skills
  • Secure internship/co-op. The more hands-on experience the better!
  • Acquire computer skills
  • Cultivate a network of contacts
  • Maintain high degree of physical fitness
  • Be familiar with hiring procedures for federal, state, and local law-enforcement agencies
  • Obtain understanding and respect for the values and workings of the legal system
  • Develop the ability to work independently as well as part of a team
  • Become fluent in foreign language
  • Maintain a clean public record and image

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