Detectives and Criminal Investigators Jobs Pay in Evansville, IN
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $39.03 – $42.93
Average Annual Pay
Range: $81,182 – $89,301
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
$34.83/hr
Range: $33.18 – $36.49
Annual Rate
$72,456
Range: $69,005 – $75,906
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$40.98/hr
Range: $39.03 – $42.93
Annual Rate
$85,242
Range: $81,182 – $89,301
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$47.13/hr
Range: $44.88 – $49.37
Annual Rate
$98,028
Range: $93,359 – $102,696
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

