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Security and Investigation

 

Security and Investigation Careers

Associate of Applied Science and or Associate of Applied Business Programs

Offered at the following campuses:
Columbus, OH | Sharonville, OH | Dayton, OH

The Security and Investigation program prepares individuals to work in a variety of positions in the private investigative and security fields.

Program Description

Students receive training in investigations, security, and insurance disciplines along with related writing, office, and technology skills.

Occupational Skills

Upon completion of the Security and Investigation program, the graduate will be able to:

  • Use investigative techniques
  • Conduct surveillance and searches
  • Conduct interviews and interrogation in the private investigative field
  • Prepare and execute security plans
  • Conduct employee background checks
  • Perform personnel and facilities security
  • Conduct arson investigations
  • Perform claims adjustments
  • Investigate insurance claims
  • Demonstrate computer-based research skills
  • Write reports and descriptions of persons and property

The following from Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition

Job Outlook

Keen competition is expected for most jobs despite much faster than average employment growth.

Employment change. Employment of private detectives and investigators is expected to grow 22 percent over the 2008–18 decade, much faster than the average for all occupations. Increased demand for private detectives and investigators will result from heightened security concerns, increased litigation, and the need to protect confidential information and property of all kinds. The proliferation of criminal activity on the Internet, such as identity theft, spamming, e-mail harassment, and illegal downloading of copyrighted materials, also will increase the demand for private investigators. Employee background checks, conducted by private investigators, have become standard for an increasing number of jobs. Growing financial activity worldwide will increase the demand for investigators to control internal and external financial losses, to monitor competitors, and to prevent industrial spying. More individuals are investigating care facilities, such as childcare providers, hospices, and hospitals.

Job prospects

Keen competition is expected for most jobs because private detective and investigator careers attract many qualified people, including relatively young retirees from law enforcement and military careers. The best opportunities for new jobseekers will be in entry-level jobs in detective agencies. Opportunities are expected to be favorable for qualified computer forensic investigators.

Earnings

Median annual wages of salaried private detectives and investigators were $41,760 in May 2008. The middle 50 percent earned between $30,870 and $59,060. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $23,500, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $76,640. Wages of private detectives and investigators vary greatly by employer, specialty, and geographic area.

 

 

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