Detectives and Criminal Investigators Jobs Pay in Missoula, MT
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $51.41 – $56.55
Average Annual Pay
Range: $106,933 – $117,626
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
$45.88/hr
Range: $43.70 – $48.07
Annual Rate
$95,437
Range: $90,893 – $99,982
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$53.98/hr
Range: $51.41 – $56.55
Annual Rate
$112,279
Range: $106,933 – $117,626
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$62.08/hr
Range: $59.12 – $65.03
Annual Rate
$129,121
Range: $122,973 – $135,270
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

