Detectives and Criminal Investigators Jobs Pay in Fargo, ND
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $42.26 – $46.49
Average Annual Pay
Range: $87,901 – $96,691
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
$37.71/hr
Range: $35.92 – $39.52
Annual Rate
$78,452
Range: $74,716 – $82,187
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$44.37/hr
Range: $42.26 – $46.49
Annual Rate
$92,296
Range: $87,901 – $96,691
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$51.03/hr
Range: $48.60 – $53.46
Annual Rate
$106,140
Range: $101,086 – $111,195
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

