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Cyber DetectiveWith so much of our time spent on computers, it's no wonder that criminal activities are carried out on computers. That's where you might find work as a cyber detective.Cyber detective work There are two types of cyber detectives. You might specialize in fraud perpetuated online. The Internet Crime Complaint Center is a partnership including the Federal Bureau of Investigation that investigates complaints about cyber crimes. In 2008, it fielded 275,284 complaints with a median dollar loss of $931 per complaint. Most were sparked by fraud, such as goods ordered online that were never delivered. Or you might investigate computers used in crimes. You would probe computers to recover files that have been erased or encrypted, track incriminating e-mails and analyze data for use in criminal investigations. Employment outlook is expected to be excellent. Training for cyber detectives More schools are offering bachelor's and master's degrees in computer forensics. Coursework in computer science is important. Familiarity with accounting with uncovering fraud. At the other end of the spectrum, some colleges offer certificate programs of 15 to 21 credit hours for working detectives who want to expand their knowledge. Pay ranges for cyber detectives Records for pay for cyber detectives are sketchy. The average annual wage for private detectives was $46,480 in 2008, according to the Bureau of Labor Services. Pay for computer systems design and related services was $78,080 in the same period. FBI trainees earn $43.331 a year and, with adjustments, new special agents in their first field offices earn between $61,100 and $69,900. |
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