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Job Activities

Learn about the most important job activities for Police Detectives. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each job activity.
Importance*More Info
1.Getting Information95
2.Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events89
3.Documenting/Recording Information85
4.Making Decisions and Solving Problems84
5.Performing for or Working Directly with the Public78
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge78
7.Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates76
Processing Information76
9.Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work75
10.Communicating with Persons Outside Organization71
* Importance out of 100

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

Job Activity Scores

Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
95
83
Follow a standard blueprintReview a budgetStudy international tax laws
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
89
76
Test an automobile transmissionJudge the acceptability of food productsDetermine the reaction of a virus to a new drug
Documenting/Recording Information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
85
65
Record the weights of trucks that use the highwaysDocument the results of a crime scene investigationMaintain information about the use of orbiting satellites for private industry communications
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
84
78
Determine the meal selection for a cafeteriaSelect the location for a major department storeMake the final decision about a company's 5-year plan
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
78
71
Tend a highway toll boothSell shoes in a popular shoe storePerform a monologue on national TV
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
78
76
Keep up with price changes in a small retail storeKeep current on changes in maintenance procedures for repairing sports carsLearn information related to a complex and rapidly changing technology
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
76
70
Write brief notes to othersReport the results of a sales meeting to a supervisorCreate a videotaped presentation of a company's internal policies
Processing Information
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
76
72
Tabulate the costs of parcel deliveriesCalculate the adjustments for insurance claimsCompile data for a complex scientific report
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
75
73
Organize a work schedule that is repetitive and easy to planPlan and organize your own activities that often changePrioritize and plan multiple tasks several months ahead
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
71
75
Have little contact with people outside the organizationMake standard presentations about available servicesPrepare or deliver press releases