Detectives and Criminal Investigators Jobs Pay in Fresno, CA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $54.02 – $59.42
Average Annual Pay
Range: $112,362 – $123,598
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
$48.21/hr
Range: $45.92 – $50.51
Annual Rate
$100,283
Range: $95,508 – $105,058
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$56.72/hr
Range: $54.02 – $59.42
Annual Rate
$117,980
Range: $112,362 – $123,598
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$65.23/hr
Range: $62.12 – $68.33
Annual Rate
$135,677
Range: $129,216 – $142,138
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

