Employers
Private investigators work full time or as consultants for private investigation and detective agencies. They may also work as independent contractors for law firms, financial institutions, insurance companies, corporations, government agencies, and police departments. There are 33,000 private investigators and detectives employed in the United States, and more than one-third work in the investigation and security services industries. Approximately 6 percent of private investigators are self-employed.
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- Airport Security Personnel
- Armored Truck Drivers
- Bodyguards
- Cryptographic Technicians
- Directors of Security
- Fire Inspectors
- Fire Investigators
- Forensic Experts
- Internet Security Specialists
- Locksmiths
- Personal Privacy Advisors
- Secret Service Special Agents
- Security Consultants
- Security Guards
- Security Systems Installers and Workers
