Detectives and Criminal Investigators Jobs Pay in Fort Collins-Loveland, CO
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $51.58 – $56.74
Average Annual Pay
Range: $107,286 – $118,015
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
$46.04/hr
Range: $43.84 – $48.23
Annual Rate
$95,753
Range: $91,193 – $100,313
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$54.16/hr
Range: $51.58 – $56.74
Annual Rate
$112,651
Range: $107,286 – $118,015
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$62.28/hr
Range: $59.32 – $65.25
Annual Rate
$129,549
Range: $123,379 – $135,717
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

