Career as Detectives
In the law enforcement department, the role of a detective is significant. Detectives are also known as investigating officers who are deployed in certain situations. Both in public as well as private agencies the role of detectives has been crucial, as these officials collect evidence from the crime scene and analyse the evidence to find the motif of the crime and help other officials to detect the criminals. As investigators are involved directly into the investigation of crime scenes and the confrontation process of the criminals, that is why this job profile contains higher than average risk and threat factors.
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The Central Bureau of Investigation is the part of the central governing body, which is responsible for the criminal activities that involve harm to the entire nation. The investigating officers of this governing body are responsible for ensuring safety and security to the public fund, and major crime incidents. However, various other agencies include detectives, and those agencies are the police department, army, armed forces, and ED. These departments also require detectives to investigate different types of crime scenes.
The primary responsibility of detectives involves the execution of
the entire investigation process of a specific crime scene and
analyse the evidence to confront the criminals.
As these detective agencies are a part of the governing body, that
is why the organisation structure follows a bureaucratic structure.
The professional growth of an employee is dependent upon a specific
factor, like their experience in that particular department,
success rate, and professional performance. However, professionals
need to go through an internal test process to change their
professional position.
Detectives of the state law enforcement department receive the basic salary of Rs 20,000. However, the salary of the state government employee is subject to the state government permitted salary scale. However, the salary of the Central Investigation Bureau official starts from Rs 40,000 and it can go up to Rs 90,000.
Future Growth Prospect and How to go there faster
Pros and Cons of being a Detective
Pros
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This profession is rewarding for those who are willing to serve society
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Very high demand, as the required skill set, is very high
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Challenging tasks which require out of the box thinking which can ensure job satisfaction among many people
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People who don't want to get a typical 9 to 5 desk oriented job can achieve satisfaction through this profession
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Challenging field tasks involving a high amount of risk factors which can cause serious adrenalin rush
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People who want to take serious steps against various socially challenging situations can achieve a sense of satisfaction through this profession
Cons
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Lack of a fixed schedule can cause a physical and psychological challenge for many people
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High-risk factors present, and professionals are exposed to life threats
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Extremely challenging and demanding profession
How do I get there?
How much does it cost?
What are the Top Colleges where one should be studying to become a detective?
The appointment of detectives and the entire training process is conducted and monitored by the governing bodies. The governing bodies only allow graduates into the training program who have successfully cleared the competitive screening test. The screening test includes both physical endurance test and the analytical ability of the participants.
The selected candidates then complete their training program from the government-regulated institutes. Participants, who have been selected for the Central Investigation Bureau go to CBI Academy Ghaziabad, which is situated in UP. The entire training program is 24 months long, and in these 24 months, the trainee officers go through various stages of the training program. The whole training program is aimed towards the development of the critical analytical ability of a crime scene and makes the candidates aware of real-life situations.
Books and Study Material
What if the career doesn't work for me ? What are the other options for the person with the same credentials ?
However, another important perspective needs to be discussed in this context and that is professionals who have already cleared the screening process can apply for interdepartmental vacancies to change their professional position. To secure the position, the professionals need to clear the interdepartmental examination.
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Content on this page is by Career Expert Mrs. Kum Kum Tandon MA (Psychology), M.Ed, Diploma in Educational Psychology, Vocational Guidance & Counseling (NCERT, Delhi) | View Complete Profile |