Detectives and Criminal Investigators Jobs Pay in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $36.82 – $40.50
Average Annual Pay
Range: $76,586 – $84,244
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
$32.86/hr
Range: $31.30 – $34.42
Annual Rate
$68,353
Range: $65,098 – $71,607
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$38.66/hr
Range: $36.82 – $40.50
Annual Rate
$80,415
Range: $76,586 – $84,244
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$44.46/hr
Range: $42.34 – $46.57
Annual Rate
$92,477
Range: $88,074 – $96,881
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

