Question

Determine the top five (5) qualities that detectives and undercover officers need to possess (one [1] being the most important). Provide a rationale for your response.

Answer 1

The first quality and most important quality is communication. One has to be able to communicate, not just verbally, but also be able to read body language and to read situations. Secondly, one has to be able to work under pressure, situations like undercover jobs has to maintain their cool and not crack under pressure. Thirdly, one has to have integrity. Undercover work will require finding oneself in tough situations and it is important to always be honest. The fourth quality is the ability to always control your emotions. Officers are put in tricky situations where they have to maintain their cover. The final quality is to have a complete understanding and full knowledge of the law.