Detectives and Criminal Investigators Jobs Pay in Joplin, MO
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $25.24 – $27.76
Average Annual Pay
Range: $52,499 – $57,749
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
$22.52/hr
Range: $21.45 – $23.60
Annual Rate
$46,855
Range: $44,624 – $49,087
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$26.50/hr
Range: $25.24 – $27.76
Annual Rate
$55,124
Range: $52,499 – $57,749
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$30.47/hr
Range: $29.03 – $31.92
Annual Rate
$63,393
Range: $60,374 – $66,411
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

