Detectives and Criminal Investigators Jobs Pay in Greenville, NC
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $34.44 – $37.88
Average Annual Pay
Range: $71,635 – $78,799
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
$30.74/hr
Range: $29.27 – $32.20
Annual Rate
$63,934
Range: $60,890 – $66,979
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$36.16/hr
Range: $34.44 – $37.88
Annual Rate
$75,217
Range: $71,635 – $78,799
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$41.58/hr
Range: $39.61 – $43.56
Annual Rate
$86,500
Range: $82,380 – $90,619
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

