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Knowledge Areas

Learn about the most important knowledge areas for Police Detectives. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each knowledge area.

Importance*More Info
1.Law and Government93
2.Public Safety and Security87
3.English Language78
4.Psychology65
5.Administration and Management60
6.Education and Training59
7.Customer and Personal Service55
8.Computers and Electronics50
9.Communications and Media48
Telecommunications48
* Importance out of 100

Score Key
  Importance for success in this profession
  Level of proficiency needed

Knowledge Area Scores

Law and Government
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
93
66
Register to vote in a national electionPrepare documents and title papers for the purchase of a new houseServe as a judge in a federal court
Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
87
74
Use a seatbeltInspect a building site for safety violationsCommand a military operation
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
78
63
Write a thank you noteEdit a feature article in a local newspaperTeach a college English class
Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
65
67
Monitor several children on a playgroundUnderstand the impact of alcohol on human responsesTreat a person with severe mental illness
Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
60
53
Sign a pay voucherMonitor progress of a project to ensure timely completionManage a $10 million company
Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
59
65
Show someone how to bowlLead a quality improvement seminarDesign a training program for new employees
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
55
67
Process customer dry-cleaning drop offWork as a day care aide supervising 10 childrenRespond to a citizen's request for assistance after a major disaster
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
50
55
Operate a VCR to watch a pre-recorded training tapeUse a word processorCreate a program to scan computer disks for viruses
Communications and Media
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
48
41
Write a thank you noteBe a radio disk jockeyWrite a novel
Telecommunications
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
48
36
Dial a phoneInstall a satellite TV dish"Develop a new, world-wide telecommunications network"