Detectives and Criminal Investigators Jobs Pay in Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $41.15 – $45.27
Average Annual Pay
Range: $85,592 – $94,151
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
$36.73/hr
Range: $34.98 – $38.48
Annual Rate
$76,391
Range: $72,753 – $80,028
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$43.21/hr
Range: $41.15 – $45.27
Annual Rate
$89,872
Range: $85,592 – $94,151
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$49.69/hr
Range: $47.32 – $52.06
Annual Rate
$103,353
Range: $98,431 – $108,274
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

