Detectives and Criminal Investigators Jobs Pay in Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $41.84 – $46.02
Average Annual Pay
Range: $87,027 – $95,730
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
$37.34/hr
Range: $35.56 – $39.12
Annual Rate
$77,672
Range: $73,973 – $81,371
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$43.93/hr
Range: $41.84 – $46.02
Annual Rate
$91,379
Range: $87,027 – $95,730
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$50.52/hr
Range: $48.12 – $52.92
Annual Rate
$105,086
Range: $100,081 – $110,089
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

