Detectives and Criminal Investigators Jobs Pay in Huntsville, AL
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $48.17 – $52.99
Average Annual Pay
Range: $100,194 – $110,213
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
$42.99/hr
Range: $40.94 – $45.04
Annual Rate
$89,423
Range: $85,165 – $93,681
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$50.58/hr
Range: $48.17 – $52.99
Annual Rate
$105,203
Range: $100,194 – $110,213
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$58.17/hr
Range: $55.40 – $60.94
Annual Rate
$120,983
Range: $115,223 – $126,745
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

