Detectives and Criminal Investigators Jobs Pay in Lafayette, LA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $31.06 – $34.17
Average Annual Pay
Range: $64,605 – $71,065
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
$27.72/hr
Range: $26.40 – $29.04
Annual Rate
$57,660
Range: $54,914 – $60,405
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$32.61/hr
Range: $31.06 – $34.17
Annual Rate
$67,835
Range: $64,605 – $71,065
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$37.50/hr
Range: $35.72 – $39.30
Annual Rate
$78,010
Range: $74,296 – $81,725
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

