Detectives and Criminal Investigators Jobs Pay in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $44.13 – $48.54
Average Annual Pay
Range: $91,790 – $100,969
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
$39.39/hr
Range: $37.51 – $41.26
Annual Rate
$81,923
Range: $78,022 – $85,824
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$46.34/hr
Range: $44.13 – $48.54
Annual Rate
$96,380
Range: $91,790 – $100,969
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$53.29/hr
Range: $50.75 – $55.82
Annual Rate
$110,837
Range: $105,558 – $116,114
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

