Career questions tagged detective
Can a person with ADHD become a detective?
I'm 17 years old, and I've planned on entering law enforcement for years now, hoping to become a detective that works specifically on a special victims unit. However, I was diagnosed with both ADHD and ODD back when I was in 1st grade. I'm currently on medication for both. I've heard online that people with ADHD aren't legally allowed to own firearms, which is necessary for a police officer/detective. Is this true? Will this affect my ability to enter my dream career? I really don't want to have to find a fallback career after focusing on this path and curating all of my clubs/elective courses purely on law enforcement.
What does a "typical" day look like for an FBI Special Agent?
I am trying to decide if this is the career I want to pursue. I would like a detailed response that kind of gives me an idea of if this is the right job for me. I would also like to get some input on the type of people that are good in this job.
When it is a typical day at work being a detective and criminal investigator (when you wake up, how do you get to work, what are your responsibilities at work, when you go home, etc.)?
This question is for my family and community class,is a project and I need help
What aspects of a detective career might persuade me to pursue that route over becoming a criminal lawyer?
I am interested in being a detective more, I just really do not want to be a cop first, and have heard mixed things about this route. I am aware they both require way different schooling, I just don't know anyone personally with experience to ask about this.
What is the day in the life of an FBI agent #Spring25?
Im currently interested in becoming an FBI agent and wonder what their day to day looks like.
What are the career steps in law enforcement to become a detective?
I have the dream to be a detective, but I am not sure where to start. I have had thoughts of joining the NYPD, but how dangerous is that? I have also considered being a state trooper. What are the steps and how long, on average, would the process take before I could become a detective? And would I be able to choose the department I join?
What’s hardships do women with criminal justice degrees face when searching for a job after college ?
I’m going to study criminal justice. I want to be a detective now but that can change. What situations are faced when trying to live in our society as a female with the degree?
What is the best way I can use my B.A in Criminology after school?
I am just finishing my Senior year of high school, and I am currently enrolled in the Criminology program at Penn State University. I know I want to study criminology, but I am afraid I will not use my degree to its full potential. I want to get the most out of my degree after school and through my career.
What is the best way I can use my future B.A in Criminology?
I am just finishing my Senior year of high school, and I am currently enrolled in the Criminology program at Penn State University. I know I want to study criminology, but I am afraid I will not use my degree to its full potential. I want to get the most out of my degree after school and through my career.
If I want to become a detective or criminal investigator, what steps must I take to become one?
specifically, I mean what degrees, majors, schooling, job experience, etc.. I am a high school student trying to learn more about this career for a project, but also because I'd like to pursue this career after school.
Being a criminal investigator or a detective, what are the best and worst things about working in your field? Why?
I am a sophomore in high school, and I need some information for a career project, but this is also the career I'd like to pursue after school.
What requirements do they ask for to be a police officer?
I need to enter an academy. What recommendation do you give me to become a police officer?
how to get my grades up can you help me?
okay so... if I want to get my grades up what can I do? and... how do I get a better ACAP score in my school? and do I need to go to college to be a cop? sorry for so many questions just wondering!!!!!!! oh also have a nice day or night!!!!!!
Would I need to be physically fit to be a crime scene detective?
I'm in 10th grade and I want to be a crime scene detective.
What classes could I take for criminal justice if I want to become a detective ?
I am in the ninth grade, my grades are good, and I play sports. I want to go to a good college for sports and criminal justice.
how can I get into forensics or become detective ?
how can I get into forensics or become detective? I would really like to become one because I love mystery and gore. how can I get experience? please help me I really want this career path and what college would I want to get into to get the best education I can?
What does a day in the life of a detective look like?
Im curious of what they do on a day to day basis?
How to become an FBI detective?
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How should I decide what career path to follow?
There are multiple different things I want to study, but they’re all different from each other and I wont be able to use them all in whatever career I choose. How should I choose which one to study?
What are some pros and cons of being a Homicide Detective?
Im in highschool and I have been looking at future careers. This one seems to catch my attention the most.
Should I get my masters in criminology or sociology?
I am graduating with a bachelors in Criminal Justice with concentration in Crime and Criminology this year.... and I am looking on going into my masters. I want to do something within forensic sociology - criminologist, detective, forensics things like that. I am wondering what would be better, a masters in sociology or masters in criminology? I have done research and it said either works but what would be best? I do have a minor in sociology (School wouldn't let me double major). I talked to a few of my professors and they also all said it doesn't really matter. I am also looking into getting a Ph.D but what I get that in will depend on what I get for my masters.
What are some classes that be beneficial for a criminology major?
I'm someone who wants to be an FBI agent as my intended career
How does having humor and being funny help my career of being a detective?
When I am older I want to work in law enforcement. I am in 8th grade.
How can being nice help influence my path of being a detective?
I am in 8th grade and would love to work in law enforcement when I am older.
Do you have any advice to help me be responsible enough to be a detective?
I am in 8th grade. I want to work in law enforcement.
High School Career Class Questions Detective?
I have an assignment to learn about careers in Criminology, but I do not have any contacts to interview. Would you help me? I need 2 from a detective, crime scene investigator, forensics, professor, forensic psychology, criminal justice, lawyer, etc. Job Title? Full Time/Part Time? 3 day to day tasks? Types of projects? Degree? School? Entry Level Job for this career? 2-3 things you like about your job 2-3 things you don't like Where else could you work with your degree
As an FBI agent/profiler, would you spend a lot of time away from home and family?
I’m a junior in high school and was wanting that as a career but was concerned with not being home with the wife and kids in the future.