Detectives and Criminal Investigators Jobs Pay in Cleveland, OH
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $48.13 – $52.94
Average Annual Pay
Range: $100,110 – $110,121
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
$42.96/hr
Range: $40.91 – $45.00
Annual Rate
$89,349
Range: $85,094 – $93,603
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$50.54/hr
Range: $48.13 – $52.94
Annual Rate
$105,116
Range: $100,110 – $110,121
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$58.12/hr
Range: $55.35 – $60.88
Annual Rate
$120,883
Range: $115,126 – $126,639
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

