Position Overview
A special agent may be hired by a government authority or in a private capacity. Special agents are assigned cases usually of the criminal nature – those that ordinary investigators do not have the capacity or training to hack.
These individuals are hired specifically to ensure that difficult to solve cases are resolved and closed in a timely manner, and that the criminal is brought to justice.
To work as a special agent, not only do you need a degree in a crime related field, but also extensive experience in handling high profile cases.
In addition to these two areas, you have to be proficient in communicating effectively with witnesses and suspects, so that you can derive the information that you need to bring a case to a successful close. Working as a special agent is highly stressful, so unless you feel that you really are cut out for this position, it might not be a good idea to peruse this line of work.
Working as a special agent will require you to be on your toes (both physically and figuratively) at all times. You will have to handle your investigations in areas that you never thought you would see, and you will of course be expected to face risks and handle them appropriately. Some duties that you will be performing in the role of a special agent include:
Special Agent Job Description for Resume
• Engage suspects, victims and witnesses into conversation, to derive crime-related information from them.
• Take notes of all things being outlined by witnesses and suspects, ensuring that this information is accurately recorded.
• Assess reported information and recommend appropriate investigative techniques and procedures.
• Look through information and intelligence reporting to identify elements of threats and methodologies.
• Identify and analyze relevant data and prepare investigation metrics to follow.
• Analyze forensic evidence with the help of investigators, and draw required conclusions.
• Compare crime scene evidence such as fingerprints with those of the suspects, to identify criminals.
• Provide protection to individuals who are in the direct line of threat from unidentified perpetrators.
• Analyze crime scene evidence and ensure that any findings are recorded according to standard operating procedures.
• Collaborate with other authorities to obtain assistance in determining motives for crimes.
• Create and maintain effective liaison with court officials to obtain required documents such as search and arrest warrants.
• Record evidence using specialized equipment such as still and video cameras.
• Determine the scope, timing and direction of investigations, and determine operational procedures for all investigations.