As of June 2026, Detectives and Criminal Investigators has an AI-exposure score of 58/100 (Elevated exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.

AI Exposure Score for

Detectives and Criminal Investigators

58/100
Elevated exposure
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More exposed than 60% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$93,790. About 7,800 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).

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What this role usually involves

O*NET 29.1 exact occupation

Conduct investigations related to suspected violations of federal, state, or local laws to prevent or solve crimes.

Common titles
Criminal InvestigatorDetectiveInvestigatorSpecial AgentCrime Scene Investigator (CSI)Fugitive Detective
O*NET job-zone preparation
Job Zone 3 · Medium Preparation Needed Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations.

Broad guidance for this preparation level; exact requirements vary by role and employer.

Skills and knowledge
SpeakingCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingReading ComprehensionSocial PerceptivenessJudgment and Decision Making
Tools and technology
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft PowerPointAdobe PhotoshopLinuxMicrosoft Access
Work context
TelephoneEmail useExternal customersFace-to-face discussionsFrequent contact with others

Source: O*NET 29.1 exact occupation - Detectives and Criminal Investigators, SOC 33-3021.00. Context describes the role; the AI-exposure score remains a separate task-exposure estimate.

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Detectives and Criminal Investigators tasks, by AI exposure

Automatable
  • Examine records and governmental agency files to find identifying data about suspects.
  • Examine records to locate links in chains of evidence or information.
  • Record progress of investigation, maintain informational files on suspects, and submit reports to commanding officer or magistrate to authorize warrants.
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Augmentable
  • Participate or assist in raids and arrests.
  • Secure deceased body and obtain evidence from it, preventing bystanders from tampering with it prior to medical examiner's arrival.
6 more augmentable tasks locked in the report.
Durable

No durable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as automatable (60%).

We analyzed all 20 Detectives and Criminal Investigators tasks — 12 automatable and 8 augmentable. The full task map — every task with exactly what to do about each — is in your Career Report.

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Safer adjacent roles

Private Detectives and Investigators
80% skills overlap · High exposure · ~US$51,220
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