Detectives and Criminal Investigators Jobs Pay in Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA
Average Hourly Pay
$37.44
17.0%Above national average
Range: $35.66 – $39.23
Average Annual Pay
$77,881
17.0%Above national average
Range: $74,173 – $81,590
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:
Entry Level
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$31.82/hr
Range: $30.31 – $33.35
Annual Rate
$66,199
Range: $63,047 – $69,352
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$37.44/hr
Range: $35.66 – $39.23
Annual Rate
$77,881
Range: $74,173 – $81,590
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$43.06/hr
Range: $41.01 – $45.11
Annual Rate
$89,563
Range: $85,299 – $93,829
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.
Responsibilities
- •Monitor premises and surveillance systems
- •Patrol assigned areas
- •Respond to security incidents
- •Control access to facilities
- •Write incident reports
- •Assist visitors and employees
Skills
- •Observation and awareness
- •Communication skills
- •Physical fitness
- •Conflict resolution
- •Report writing
- •Emergency response
Qualifications
- •Security license (if required)
- •Background check
- •First aid/CPR certification
- •Previous security experience
