Detectives and Criminal Investigators Jobs Pay in Macon-Bibb County, GA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $34.35 – $37.79
Average Annual Pay
Range: $71,448 – $78,593
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
$30.66/hr
Range: $29.20 – $32.12
Annual Rate
$63,767
Range: $60,731 – $66,804
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$36.07/hr
Range: $34.35 – $37.79
Annual Rate
$75,020
Range: $71,448 – $78,593
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$41.48/hr
Range: $39.50 – $43.46
Annual Rate
$86,273
Range: $82,165 – $90,382
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

