Detective Interview Questions
Go Back1. Tell me about a time that you were ordered to work around the clock. Were you able to maintain your focus throughout the entire shift?
2. How flexible is your schedule? Are you able to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed?
3. What questions do you have for me?
4. What are your career goals as a detective?
5. Where do you see yourself in five years?
6. How are your communication skills with your superiors?
7. Are you able to communicate with people from all walks of life?
8. How strong are your documentation skills?
9. Can you provide an instance of a case where you had to be innovative to uncover fresh evidence or leads?
10. How do you handle situations where the evidence seems to suggest one thing, but your intuition tells you otherwise?
11. Have you ever cracked a case that seemed impossible to solve? What approach did you take to finally solve it?
12. What steps do you take to stay current with new investigative methods and technologies to enhance your performance as a detective?
13. We require a background check and drug test during our hiring process. Do you have anything you would like to disclose at this time?
14. Why are you leaving your current position?
15. Are you a trustworthy person?
16. How do you maintain a healthy work-life balance?
17. While attending your post-secondary studies, what was your best course? Which course did you struggle with the most?
18. Detective work can be a physically demanding job. Do you believe you are capable of handling this?
19. Why did you choose to pursue a career as a detective?
20. What additional training would you take if you could?
21. Tell me about a time when you needed to take on a leadership role. Did you enjoy being a leader?
22. How many years did you serve as a law enforcement officer before being promoted to detective?
23. Do you strive for excellence in everything that you do?
24. How do you maintain impartiality during a criminal investigation?
25. What is your interview style as a detective?
26. Have you ever had to fire your weapon?
27. How strong are your interview skills?
28. Do you have a good memory and the ability to recall specific details?
29. Are you able to work with minimal supervision?
30. How perceptive are you?
31. How do you withstand the ethical dilemmas associated with this unique type of work?
32. How do you handle stressful situations?
33. How well do you work with outside agencies when working a case?