Detectives and Criminal Investigators Jobs Pay in Burlington-South Burlington, VT
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $51.35 – $56.49
Average Annual Pay
Range: $106,808 – $117,489
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
$45.83/hr
Range: $43.65 – $48.02
Annual Rate
$95,326
Range: $90,787 – $99,866
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$53.92/hr
Range: $51.35 – $56.49
Annual Rate
$112,148
Range: $106,808 – $117,489
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$62.01/hr
Range: $59.05 – $64.96
Annual Rate
$128,970
Range: $122,829 – $135,112
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

