Inspector

Archetype 6 Inspector

Inspectors should be great at:

  • Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
  • Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
  • Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
  • Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Technician

Archetype 11 Technician

Technicians will often be asked these tasks:

  • Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
  • Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
  • Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.

Other work activities related to Private detectives and investigators

  • Writing reports or case summaries for documenting investigations.
  • Searching computer databases, credit reports, public records, tax or legal filings, or other resources for locating persons or for compiling information for investigations.
  • Obtaining and analyzing information on suspects, crimes, or disturbances for solving cases, for identifying criminal activity, or to gathering information for court cases.
  • Conducting private investigations on a paid basis.
  • Testifying at hearings or court trials for presenting evidence.
  • Questioning persons for obtaining evidence for cases of divorce, child custody, or missing persons or information about individuals’ character or financial status.
  • Observing and documenting activities of individuals for detecting unlawful acts or for obtaining evidence for cases, using binoculars and still or video cameras.
  • Alerting appropriate personnel to suspects’ locations.
  • Performing undercover operations, such as evaluating the performance or honesty of employees by posing as customers or employees.