Career Quest

A Transito Investigator is responsible for the investigation and operations that involved metals. He/ She is responsible for liaison with organizations such as, Telkom, Spoornet, City Power, etc where theft of cables/aluminum/ferro-chrome,etc is a major problem.

What are the minimum requirements to become a Transito Investigator?

You must at least have two years experience in a detective environment, be familiar with the CAS (Criminal Administration System), the circulation system and other mainframe in use by the South African Police Service. He/she must have knowledge on how to identify the characteristics of copper cables and must also be willing to undergo a polygraph, psychometric test and/ or security clearance vetting.

Training:

The Transito Theft Investigation Course is presented.

Where can you be stationed?

After completing the above courses, a member can be appointed as an investigator at any Organized Crime Office to deal with transito-related cases.

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