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| Domain | Definition |
Occupations | Conducts private investigations to locate missing persons, obtain confidential information, and solve crimes: Questions individuals to locate missing persons. Conducts surveillance of suspects using binoculars and cameras. Conducts background investigation of individual to obtain data on character, financial status, and personal history. Examines scene of crime for clues and submits fingerprints and findings to laboratory for identification and analysis. Writes reports of investigations for clients. Reports criminal information to police and testifies in court. May investigate activities of individuals in divorce and child custody cases. May arrange lie detector tests for employees of clients or witnesses. May escort valuables to protect client's property. May be employed in commercial or industrial establishments for undercover work [DETECTIVE (any industry) I] or be assigned to guard persons [BODYGUARD (personal ser.)]. (references) |
| Detects thievery or problems of morality, or verifies employee conformance to company policies and procedures, working in any occupation of establishment: Talks to employees to gain their friendship and confidence. Observes daily routines of employees and unusual occurrences. Performs duties of regular employees, such as sales, stock control, or truck driving, depending on assignment and experience. Maintains record of activities and makes periodic reports to home office. (references) | |
Public Administration | Generally a labor spy; someone hired by an employer to keep him informed on the activities of a union. Source: European Union. (references) |
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. | |
| Language | Translations for "UNDERCOVER OPERATOR"; alternative meanings/domain in parentheses. | ||||
French | mouchard, espion interne, agent de renseignements. (various references) | ||||
Pig Latin | ercoverunday operatoray | ||||
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