Detectives and Criminal Investigators Jobs Pay in Lincoln, NE
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $47.26 – $51.99
Average Annual Pay
Range: $98,301 – $108,131
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
$42.18/hr
Range: $40.17 – $44.19
Annual Rate
$87,734
Range: $83,556 – $91,911
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$49.62/hr
Range: $47.26 – $51.99
Annual Rate
$103,216
Range: $98,301 – $108,131
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$57.06/hr
Range: $54.35 – $59.79
Annual Rate
$118,698
Range: $113,046 – $124,351
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

