{"schemaVersion":"1.0","exportedAt":"2026-05-15T12:40:02.709Z","occupation":{"soc":"33-3021.00","title":"Detectives and Criminal Investigators","group":"Protective Service","sector":"92","jobZone":3,"jobZoneInferred":false},"framework":{"version":"v.26.05","description":"","contextCovered":"This framework covers sworn detective and criminal investigator practice across crime scene response, evidence handling, witness interviewing, report preparation, court documentation, and investigative leadership in law enforcement agency environments.","levels":{"emerging":{"label":"Emerging","statements":["Victim condition assessment — check for signs of life such as breathing and pulse under direct supervision at an initial crime scene response.","Witness statements — record basic facts and accounts from complainants using a department-issued recording device while accompanied by a senior investigator.","Crime scene perimeter — assist in securing a deceased body and surrounding area to prevent bystander tampering prior to the medical examiner's arrival.","Incident summary — receive and document a verbal briefing from the officer in charge at a crime scene while following strict protocols to avoid disturbing evidence.","Evidence containers — place collected items of evidence into proper labeled containers under direct guidance at a controlled crime scene.","Investigation notes — maintain basic informational entries on suspects in a department case file using office suite software under supervisor review.","Preliminary reports — draft initial written summaries of investigation findings using standardized templates and submit for supervisory correction.","Legal procedures — identify the correct formalized procedures for preparing charges or responses to charges with guidance from a senior investigator.","Active listening — apply foundational listening techniques during witness interviews to capture accurate information in a law enforcement setting.","Case management software — enter case data into database user interface and query software under instruction to support active investigation tracking."]},"developing":{"label":"Developing","statements":["Vital signs evaluation — assess victims for signs of life and relay findings to responding medical personnel and supervisors at multi-unit crime scenes.","Recorded interviews — independently conduct and record interviews with complainants, witnesses, and accused persons using department-approved recording devices.","Body and evidence security — secure a deceased body and associated physical evidence, managing bystanders and coordinating with the medical examiner's office upon arrival.","Suspect file maintenance — maintain and update informational files on suspects and record investigation progress using project management software with reduced oversight.","Investigation reports — prepare detailed written reports of investigation findings that meet departmental standards for clarity, accuracy, and legal sufficiency.","Warrant documentation — compile and submit reports to a commanding officer or magistrate to support authorization of search or arrest warrants.","Evidence preservation — preserve, process, and catalog items of evidence from crime scenes using correct chain-of-custody procedures in a field and laboratory setting.","Scene briefing integration — obtain and synthesize incident summaries from officers in charge at crime scenes, identifying key facts while protecting evidence integrity.","Inductive reasoning — analyze patterns across witness accounts and physical evidence to develop investigative leads in routine criminal cases.","Interagency coordination — coordinate scheduling and information sharing with other units or agencies using electronic mail software and office suite tools."]},"proficient":{"label":"Proficient","statements":["Complex victim assessment — evaluate victim condition, document medical status, and direct initial scene response activities autonomously across multi-victim or ambiguous crime scenes.","Multi-party interview management — independently plan and conduct structured interviews with complainants, witnesses, and accused persons, applying social perceptiveness and persuasion techniques to elicit reliable statements.","Scene integrity management — lead the full securing of a crime scene including body preservation, evidence protection, and coordination with the medical examiner without supervisory oversight.","Investigative file systems — design and maintain comprehensive suspect and case files across long-term investigations using database query software and geographic information systems.","Court-ready reporting — author thorough investigative reports and prepare charges or formal legal responses according to established procedures for submission in criminal court proceedings.","Evidence chain of custody — independently oversee the full lifecycle of evidence — from collection and analysis to destruction of unneeded items — ensuring legal admissibility in a courtroom environment.","Analytical software application — apply analytical or scientific software to synthesize crime scene data, behavioral patterns, and investigative leads in complex or non-routine criminal cases.","Deductive case strategy — apply deductive reasoning across full case files to prioritize suspects, eliminate false leads, and recommend investigative direction to supervisory personnel.","Critical incident judgment — exercise autonomous judgment and decision making under stress in rapidly evolving field situations involving public safety and legal implications.","Community intelligence — leverage service orientation and psychological knowledge to cultivate informant networks and gather intelligence within diverse community environments."]},"advanced":{"label":"Advanced","statements":["Investigative unit leadership — direct the full operational strategy of a detective unit, setting investigative priorities and allocating resources across concurrent complex criminal cases.","Policy and protocol development — develop and institutionalize interview, evidence-handling, and reporting protocols that align with current law and government standards across the organization.","Mentor and training oversight — coach and evaluate junior investigators in field techniques, report writing, and legal compliance, accelerating their progression from emerging to proficient performance.","High-stakes court coordination — lead the preparation of charges, legal responses, and expert testimony strategies for high-profile or complex prosecutions in collaboration with legal counsel.","Cross-agency intelligence strategy — establish information-sharing frameworks and joint investigative task forces with federal, state, and local agencies using GIS and network monitoring tools.","Organizational performance monitoring — monitor unit-level investigation outcomes, clearance rates, and compliance metrics, reporting findings to command leadership and recommending systemic improvements.","Executive-level judgment — exercise final-authority judgment on legally sensitive decisions — including warrant applications and evidence destruction — with full accountability for organizational and legal outcomes.","Technology integration leadership — evaluate and deploy emerging investigative technologies such as analytical software, photo imaging tools, and mapping platforms to modernize departmental investigative capacity.","Public safety policy influence — represent the investigative function in intergovernmental forums, contributing expertise to shape public safety and security policy at the organizational or jurisdictional level.","Organizational integrity stewardship — model and enforce standards of integrity, cautiousness, and ethical conduct across the investigative division, establishing a culture of dependability and professional accountability."]}}},"sources":{"onet":"v30.2 (CC BY 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