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Detective work environment

We surveyed 390 detectives to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical detective. Here are the results.

In this article:

  1. How much intelligence is required as a detective?
  2. Can I learn to become a detective?
  3. Is it easy to get a job as a detective?
  4. Do detectives work full-time or part-time?
  5. Is being a detective stressful?
  6. Is being organized important as a detective?
  7. How competitive is the workplace for detectives?
  8. Does being a detective require frequent time pressure to complete tasks?
  9. Are detectives allowed to express themselves creatively?
  10. Do detectives have control over the direction of their work?
  11. Is being a detective physically demanding?
  12. Are detectives exposed to a wide variety of work?
  13. Does being a detective require attention to detail?
  14. Does being a good detective require compassion and empathy?

How much intelligence is required as a detective?

Low

High

Working as a detective typically requires higher levels of intelligence when compared with the average career. This means that detectives are required to actively learn new things related to their discipline and solve complex problems.

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