Step into the world of crime-solving with The Sims 4 Detective Career! From gathering evidence at crime scenes to interrogating suspects at the station, this interactive career lets you follow your Sim to work and live out your best mystery-solving dreams.
🧭 How to Start
- Join via the phone or computer under Find a Job.
- Available for young adults, adults, and elders.
- This is an active career — you follow your Sim to work and control their actions.
💡 Important Notes
- 🎯 Ideal Mood: Focused
- 🚫 Single Sim Focus: You can’t control other household Sims while at work.
- 🔄 Case Continuity: Unfinished cases roll over to the next shift.
- 🏋️♂️ Fitness: Some tasks may require working out at the station.
🔍 Key Workday Activities
| Task | How to Complete |
|---|---|
| Get Case Assignment | Use the computer at the station. |
| Visit Crime Scenes | Use the Crime Map to travel to locations. |
| Collect Clues | Click on broken items, floor scribbles, or look for clues. |
| Interview Witnesses | Talk to Sims on the scene. |
| Analyze Evidence | Use the chemical analyzer or computer at the station. |
| Cross-Reference Clues | Add evidence to your Crime Board. |
| Interrogate Suspects | Choose Good Cop, Bad Cop, or Show Evidence approaches. |
| Patrol & Issue Citations | Use the patrol board, interact with Sims, issue tickets. |
🏆 Detective Career Progression
| Level | Title | Wage | Promotion Tasks | Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cadet | §21/hr | Participate in 2 workdays | – |
| 2 | Officer | §28/hr | Crime Scene & Patrol | §160, New Clothes |
| 3 | Corporal | §38/hr | Interrogate Suspect | §224, Towel Rack, Shelves, Cells Equipment |
| 4 | Detective | §52/hr | Solve 1 Case | §304, Windows, Doors |
| 5 | Senior Detective | §78/hr | Solve 2 Cases | §416, One-way Mirror, Artworks, New Clothes |
| 6 | Sergeant | §92/hr | Solve 3 Cases | §624, Signs, Camera |
| 7 | Lieutenant | §123/hr | Solve 4 Cases | §736, Files, Lights |
| 8 | Captain | §150/hr | Solve 5 Cases | §984, Furniture, Plaques |
| 9 | Colonel | §205/hr | Solve 6 Cases | §1,200, Benches, Office Furniture |
| 10 | Chief | §265/hr | – | §1,640, New Clothes, Desk, Badge Display |
🛠️ Cheats for Detective Career
- 📜 Promotion Cheat:
careers.promote detective
✨ Final Thoughts
The Detective Career in The Sims 4 is a brilliant pick for players who love hands-on, story-driven gameplay. With detailed cases, interactive crime scenes, and meaningful promotions, it delivers a rich experience that goes far beyond a simple job — it’s an adventure! 🕵️♂️🔍✨
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