HOMICIDE

DETECTIVE
Kylee Murphy

INTRODUCTION

I chose this job because I have

always been interested in the
criminal justice field. Ever
since I want to keep people
safe even if it means putting
myself in danger. Being able to
help and save citizens is what I
always wanted to do. Making
the country safer is a pretty
big goal. I guess watching all
the police shows has had an
impact on my decision too.

JOB
DESCRIPTION

Before you become a

Homicide Detective, you start
as a police officer. Then you
gradually move up positions
through the years. When you
become a homicide detective,
you will investigate murders
and try to solve many of the
mysteries surrounding
unexplained deaths. You may
have to collect evidence,
filling out paperwork,

WORKING
CONDITIONS

Detectives work in a variety of

conditions; depending on the duty
of task.
Indoors; police stations
Outdoors
Regular schedules are 9-5 hours.
Overtime is often necessary
Being in law enforcement you will
have to put your life in danger or
get in harms way
There is often a lot of stress

EARNINGS

Entry wage; around

$63,970/year
Median wage;
$74,580/year
Experienced wage;
$102,280/year

OCCUPATION IN
MICHIGAN

2010; 2,041 occupants

2020; 2,130 occupants

Future Demand
There will always be a
demand for this job, unless
everyone agrees to peace,
which is highly unlikely

EDUCATION

The education to be a HD;

High school diploma
2-year college or technical
training
4-year university or college
Associates degree

Other suggested
qualifications
detailed-oriented
calm
able to work well as part of a
team.

HIGH SCHOOL
CLASSES

Grade 9: English, Mathematics, Science,

Social Studies Geography, Health & Physical
Education, Creative Arts/Technology,
Computers/Technology, International Languages

Grade 10: English, Mathematics, Science,

Social Studies History, Health & Physical
Education, Computers/Technology, International
Languages

Grade 11: English, Mathematics, Science,

Law & Government, Social Studies, Computers /
Technology, International Languages, Health &
Physical Education

Grade 12: English, Mathematics, Economics,

Science, Law &Government, Psychology,
Sociology & Anthropology,
Computers/Technology, Health & Physical
Education, International Languages

CAREER PATH

When you become a Homicide

Detective you can also become
a Senior detective throughout
the years, but youll need many
years of detective work

Senior Detective
-Earnings $80,000 to $115,000 a year
-Requirements Many years of experience
as a detective
-Responsibilities Gathering evidence in
criminal investigations; keeping accurate
records; arresting suspects; testifying in
court; leading task forces; supervising other
detectives.

RELATED
CAREERS

Military careers
Intelligence Officer
Intelligence Specialist
Law Enforcement and
Security Officer
Law Enforcement and
Security Specialist

Conservation Officer
Coroner
Correctional Officer
Crime Scene Investigator
Criminologist
Federal Agent
Fire Investigator
Firefighter
Forensic Accountant
Lawyer
Paralegal
Park Warden / Ranger
Police Officer
Print Journalist
Private Investigator
Probation / Parole Officer
Researcher
Security Guard

RECAP

Looking back to all the

information about HDs I
realized that you have to be
brave and ready whenever to
protect people. You might not be
able to spend a lot of time with
your family. You also have to
sacrifice a lot of your time.
You have to be willing protect at
any cost.

BIBLIOGRAPHY

www.google.com
www.wikipedia.com
www.careercruising.com