Detectives and Criminal Investigators Jobs Pay in Michigan, MI
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $50.08 – $55.09
Average Annual Pay
Range: $104,166 – $114,583
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
$44.69/hr
Range: $42.57 – $46.83
Annual Rate
$92,969
Range: $88,541 – $97,396
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$52.58/hr
Range: $50.08 – $55.09
Annual Rate
$109,375
Range: $104,166 – $114,583
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$60.47/hr
Range: $57.59 – $63.35
Annual Rate
$125,781
Range: $119,791 – $131,770
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

