The Sims 3 Ambitions Guide Walkthrough Careers
Investigator
When the law is too slow to respond and has deemed a wrong too small for its attention, Sims can turn to their local gumshoe for results.
The Investigator is a private eye for hire, willing to spend long hours chasing down leads, interviewing potential suspects, snooping for clues, and hopefully solving the case—for a fee, of course.
Cases in this profession range from recovering lost objects to locating missing Sims. Things can get pretty dangerous for an Investigator, so be ready for anything.
The accused don't necessarily like being under your magnifying glass.
Work Location: Various locations
How Hired: Report to police station, answer computer ad, answer newspaper ad
Work Week: The Investigator works Monday through Friday shifts, dedicating long hours to completing cases.
Salary Progression: The Investigator gets a decent weekly stipend that can be augmented by performing low level police work down at the police station.
Responsibilities: Solve cases, go on stakeouts, improve Logic skill
Investigator – Career
| Level | Title | XP Needed to Advance | Unlock | Work Days | Shift Start | Shift Length | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eavesdropper | 400 | New Outfit | M,T,W,Th,F | 9:00am | 8 | $275 |
| 2 | Small Claims Investigator | 600 | Magnifying Glass | M,T,W,Th,F | 9:00am | 8 | $340 |
| 3 | Wrongdoing Analyzer | 800 | Frosted door for home office | M,T,W,Th,F | 9:00am | 8 | $400 |
| 4 | Community Crime Solver | 1,000 | Fingerprint kit | M,T,W,Th,F | 9:00am | 8 | $525 |
| 5 | Obscure Clue Summoner | 1,200 | New Outfit | M,T,W,Th,F | 9:00am | 8 | $650 |
| 6 | Gumshoe | 1,400 | Case board for home | M,T,W,Th,F | 9:00am | 8 | $850 |
| 7 | Licensed Snoop | 1,600 | Snea Here travel unlocked | M,T,W,Th,F | 9:00am | 8 | $1,125 |
| 8 | Community Sleuth | 1,800 | Black sedan for driving | M,T,W,Th,F | 9:00am | 8 | $1,475 |
| 9 | Flatfooted Investigation Specialist | 2,000 | n/a | M,T,W,Th,F | 9:00am | 8 | $1,850 |
| 10 | Private Eye | New Outfit | M,T,W,Th,F | 9:00am | 8 | $2,475 |
Investigator – Career Rewards
| Action | Reward | XP Reward |
|---|---|---|
| Solve 3 cases | Investigator's Trophy of Honor | 50 |
| Solve 3 missing Sim cases | Investigator's Trophy of heroism | 200 |
| Solve Great Jewel Heist Case | Eagle-Eyed Eavesdropper Medallion | 100 |
| Solve Rogue Cop Case | Medal of the Mindful | 100 |
| Solve Fish Kid Case | Investigator's Ribbon of Bravery | 100 |
| Reach level 10 | Investigator's Key to the Town | 100 |
| Solve 5 cases at level 10 | Investigator's Keepsake | 300 |