Gaffer

Obtain and analyze information on suspects, crimes, or disturbances to solve cases, to identify criminal activity, or to gather information for court cases.

Investigate companies' financial standings or locate funds stolen by embezzlers, using accounting skills.

Confer with establishment officials, security departments, police, or postal officials to identify problems, provide information, or receive instructions.

Testify at hearings or court trials to present evidence.

Conduct private investigations on a paid basis.

Write reports or case summaries to document investigations.

Search computer databases, credit reports, public records, tax or legal filings, or other resources to locate persons or to compile information for investigations.

Question persons to obtain evidence for cases of divorce, child custody, or missing persons or information about individuals' character or financial status.

Expose fraudulent insurance claims or stolen funds.

Monitor industrial or commercial properties to enforce conformance to establishment rules and to protect people or property.

Alert appropriate personnel to suspects' locations.

Conduct personal background investigations, such as pre-employment checks, to obtain information about an individual's character, financial status, or personal history.

Warn troublemakers causing problems on establishment premises and eject them from premises when necessary.

Observe and document activities of individuals to detect unlawful acts or to obtain evidence for cases, using binoculars and still or video cameras.

Perform undercover operations, such as evaluating the performance or honesty of employees by posing as customers or employees.

Apprehend suspects and release them to law enforcement authorities or security personnel.