Detective Jobs in Bayonne, NJ

A Detective is a crucial part of the Law Enforcement industry that plays an important role in solving crimes and ensuring public safety. Detectives are responsible for conducting extensive investigations, collecting evidence, interviewing witnesses, and apprehending suspects. They also must work closely with other law enforcement officials and contribute to court proceedings by presenting the evidence they have gathered. In many cases, detectives have a specific area of expertise, such as homicide, narcotics, or cybercrime.

Important skills for a detective to possess include strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and the ability to observe and remember details. Detective work also requires resilience, integrity, and a keen sense of judgment. Certifications may vary, but a degree in Criminal Justice or a related field is often beneficial. Prior to becoming a detective, one might serve as a police officer, a crime scene investigator, or a law enforcement analyst, gaining valuable field experience and knowledge of law enforcement practices and procedures. It's also common for detectives to have passed a police academy training course.

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Senior Financial Investigator

  • Newark, NJ (5 miles from Bayonne, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Newark, NJ (5 miles from Bayonne, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago

Other tools include law enforcement databases that provide forfeiture specific case support to the Government in civil and criminal forfeiture matters....

Office of the MTA Inspector General: Financial Investigator

  • New York, NY (7 miles from Bayonne, NJ)
  • 18 days ago
  • New York, NY (7 miles from Bayonne, NJ)
  • 18 days ago

Knowledge of law enforcement procedures and standards. Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal statutes, rules, and regulations. Command of investigative and interviewing techniques....

Office of the MTA Inspector General: Financial Investigator

  • New York City, NY (6 miles from Bayonne, NJ)
  • 20 days ago
  • New York City, NY (6 miles from Bayonne, NJ)
  • 20 days ago

Knowledge of law enforcement procedures and standards. Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal statutes, rules, and regulations. Command of investigative and interviewing techniques....

Fraud Investigator Specialist

  • Newark, NJ (5 miles from Bayonne, NJ)
  • 22 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (5 miles from Bayonne, NJ)
  • 22 days ago

FRAUD INVESTIGATOR SPECIALIST WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY? Responsible for performing and documenting through root cause analysis on clients' transactions identified through fraud operations and...

Fire Investigator a Sr. Principal Consultant

  • Newark, NJ (5 miles from Bayonne, NJ)
  • 29 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (5 miles from Bayonne, NJ)
  • 29 days ago

Crawford & Company Fire Investigator a Sr. Principal Consultant in Newark , New Jersey Certified Fire Investigator / Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator (CFI/CFEI) responsible for analyzing...

Financial Investigator

  • New York, NY (7 miles from Bayonne, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago
  • New York, NY (7 miles from Bayonne, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago

Ideally, you will also have: Experience in law enforcement. Experience in analyzing, organizing, and presenting a large volume of data using common software programs....

Senior Financial Investigator

  • Newark, NJ (5 miles from Bayonne, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Newark, NJ (5 miles from Bayonne, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago

Ideally, you will also have: Experience in law enforcement. Experience in analyzing, organizing, and presenting a large volume of data using common software programs....

Senior Fraud Investigator

  • New York, NY (7 miles from Bayonne, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago
  • New York, NY (7 miles from Bayonne, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago

Claims and Collections pursues monetary recoveries owed to the City of New York from former Cash Assistance recipients who have received 1-Shot deals for emergency shelter and/or utility arrears...

Demographic Data for Bayonne, NJ

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Salary for Detective Jobs in Bayonne, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Detectives in Bayonne, NJ offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
44.3%
Master's Degree
18.4%
Associate's Degree
12.5%
High School or GED
10.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
8.6%
Doctorate Degree
2.8%
Some College
2.6%
Some High School
0.4%


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