Detectives and Criminal Investigators Jobs Pay in Kentucky, KY
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $42.76 – $47.04
Average Annual Pay
Range: $88,941 – $97,835
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
$38.16/hr
Range: $36.35 – $39.98
Annual Rate
$79,380
Range: $75,600 – $83,160
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$44.90/hr
Range: $42.76 – $47.04
Annual Rate
$93,388
Range: $88,941 – $97,835
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$51.63/hr
Range: $49.17 – $54.10
Annual Rate
$107,396
Range: $102,282 – $112,510
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

