Detectives and Criminal Investigators Jobs Pay in Ann Arbor, MI
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $57.92 – $63.71
Average Annual Pay
Range: $120,474 – $132,521
How much do Detectives and Criminal Investigators make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$51.70/hr
Range: $49.23 – $54.15
Annual Rate
$107,522
Range: $102,403 – $112,643
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$60.82/hr
Range: $57.92 – $63.71
Annual Rate
$126,497
Range: $120,474 – $132,521
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$69.94/hr
Range: $66.61 – $73.27
Annual Rate
$145,472
Range: $138,545 – $152,399
Detectives and Criminal Investigators job description
Detectives and Criminal Investigators professionals protect people, property, and assets. They monitor premises, respond to incidents, and maintain a safe environment through vigilant observation and quick response.
- •Monitor premises and surveillance systems
- •Patrol assigned areas
- •Respond to security incidents
- •Control access to facilities
- •Write incident reports
- •Assist visitors and employees
- •Observation and awareness
- •Communication skills
- •Physical fitness
- •Conflict resolution
- •Report writing
- •Emergency response
- •Security license (if required)
- •Background check
- •First aid/CPR certification
- •Previous security experience

