Detectives and Criminal Investigators Jobs Pay in Asheville, NC
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $35.13 – $38.64
Average Annual Pay
Range: $73,070 – $80,377
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
$31.36/hr
Range: $29.86 – $32.84
Annual Rate
$65,215
Range: $62,110 – $68,320
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$36.89/hr
Range: $35.13 – $38.64
Annual Rate
$76,724
Range: $73,070 – $80,377
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$42.42/hr
Range: $40.40 – $44.44
Annual Rate
$88,233
Range: $84,031 – $92,434
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

