Detectives and Criminal Investigators Jobs Pay in Memphis, TN
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $42.68 – $46.95
Average Annual Pay
Range: $88,774 – $97,652
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
$38.09/hr
Range: $36.28 – $39.91
Annual Rate
$79,231
Range: $75,458 – $83,004
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$44.81/hr
Range: $42.68 – $46.95
Annual Rate
$93,213
Range: $88,774 – $97,652
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$51.53/hr
Range: $49.08 – $53.99
Annual Rate
$107,195
Range: $102,090 – $112,300
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

