Investigator
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- What's it like to be an Investigator?
- How to become an Investigator
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What's it like to be an Investigator?
Investigators work with law enforcement agencies, individuals, and/or organisations to conduct investigations. They gather information, collect and examine evidence, and interview relevant persons. In some cases, they may also search for missing persons or lost or stolen property. There are different types of Investigators, such as Private Investigators, Detectives and Investigators in the compliance and banking industries.
Tasks and duties
- Conducting investigations on potential violations of the law or company policies.
- Collecting, protecting, and assessing evidence.
- Performing surveillance on suspected individuals or entities.
- Identifying fraudulent activities.
- Finding lost or stolen property.
- Searching for missing persons.
- Interviewing suspects, witnesses as well as third-party individuals.
- Submitting interview reports.
Private Investigators apply for a specific licence and work at a Private Investigation agency, while Detectives, otherwise known as Investigation Officers, are employed at a law enforcement or government agency such as a police department. Investigators working in the compliance and banking industries may investigate compliance breaches, or detect fraud and suspicious transactions.
How to become an Investigator
The education and requirements to become an Investigator vary depending on the type of Investigator you would like to be.
To become a Private Investigator, apply for a Private Investigator’s licence and pass the Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) module to be deployed for training, before applying at a private agency.
To become a Detective or Investigation Officer, complete a nine-month residential training programme on defence tactics, criminal law, criminal investigation lessons and leadership development.
To work as an Investigator in compliance or banking, complete a degree in finance, accounting or law before gaining industry experience. In some cases, you may be able to complete additional certifications to further your career.
