What is a traffic investigator and how to become one

Key steps to become a traffic investigator

1. Explore traffic investigator education requirements

   Most common traffic investigator degrees

   Bachelor's

   49.0 %

   Associate

   29.4 %

   High School Diploma

   13.7 %

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2. Start to develop specific traffic investigator skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Patrol	17.20%
   Traffic Safety	15.94%
   Physical Evidence	15.60%
   Criminal Investigations	9.98%
   Traffic Accidents	8.78%

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3. Complete relevant traffic investigator training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New traffic investigators learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a traffic investigator based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real traffic investigator resumes.

4. Research traffic investigator duties and responsibilities

   • Draft and execute subpoenas, search warrants, arrest warrants, and surveillance activities.
   • Investigate allegations of abuse and neglect of the elderly and mentally handicap citizens residing in Medicaid or state operate facilities.
   • Skil with the use and maintenance of firearms.
   • Investigate allegations of abuse and neglect of the elderly and mentally handicap citizens residing in Medicaid or state operate facilities.

5. Prepare your traffic investigator resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your traffic investigator resume.

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6. Apply for traffic investigator jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a traffic investigator job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams