33-3021.00

Detectives and Criminal Investigators

Conduct investigations related to suspected violations of federal, state, or local laws to prevent or solve crimes. Collect evidence, interview witnesses, and build cases.

3.5OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
Low Risk

Your job is relatively safe from AI

Safer than 33% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 4% probability of automation for this role
paper →
33%
of jobs safer
95
jobs riskier than this
+3.0%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Hybrid Threat

Both AI software and physical automation threaten different aspects of this role, creating a compound risk from multiple directions.

Investigative work requires building informant relationships, reading body language and deception, conducting interviews, and making judgment calls in complex legal and human situations. Predictive analytics assist case prioritization, but the core work of criminal investigation — gathering evidence, building trust with witnesses, and making arrest decisions — requires human detectives.

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Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$89,300
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+3.0%
As fast as average
Education Required
Some college
Job Zone 3 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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3.8
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4.7
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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (2)
Mixed
Active Listening75%
Speaking72%
Service Orientation70%
Coordination68%
Time Management65%

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →