OES Code: 630350

ORANGE COUNTY

JOB KEY FOR DETECTIVES & INVESTIGATORS - EXCEPT PUBLIC

Detectives and Investigators protect property, merchandise, and money of a store or similar establishment by detecting theft, shoplifting, or other unlawful practices by the public or employees. They take necessary action to preserve order and enforce standards of decorum established by management. Includes investigators who conduct private investigations, such as obtaining confidential information, seeking missing persons, or investigating crimes and thefts. Does not include employees who primarily stand guard at entrances or walk about premises to guard property.

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PROJECTED ESTIMATES OF EMPLOYMENT (excluding self-employed)

Number Working in this Occupation --- Year --- 1995 2002		Percent Change	Increase/ Decrease	Additional Openings Due to People Chang- ing Occupations or Retiring	Sum of Increase/Decrease and Additional Openings
370	460	24%	90	60	150

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HOW TO FIND BUSINESSES MOST LIKELY TO HIRE DETECTIVES & INVESTIGATORS - EXCEPT PUBLIC IN ORANGE COUNTY

The following are the types of firms that employ the most workers in this occupation within this county. They are listed in order from largest to smallest.

Industry Code (SIC)	Industry Title
7381	Detective, guard & armored car services
5311	Department stores
7389	Business services, all other
5651	Family clothing stores
7011	Hotels, motels, & tourist courts

Look in the yellow pages of the phone book under the above or similar industry titles, or look in employer directories in libraries. Directories such as Business Prospector, California Services Register and those by chambers of commerce often list firms by Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code.