Detectives and Criminal Investigators Jobs Pay in Jefferson City, MO
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $34.14 – $37.55
Average Annual Pay
Range: $71,011 – $78,112
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
$30.47/hr
Range: $29.02 – $31.92
Annual Rate
$63,378
Range: $60,359 – $66,395
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$35.85/hr
Range: $34.14 – $37.55
Annual Rate
$74,562
Range: $71,011 – $78,112
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$41.23/hr
Range: $39.26 – $43.18
Annual Rate
$85,746
Range: $81,663 – $89,829
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

