Detectives and Criminal Investigators Jobs Pay in Monroe, LA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $27.97 – $30.77
Average Annual Pay
Range: $58,178 – $63,995
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
$24.96/hr
Range: $23.77 – $26.15
Annual Rate
$51,923
Range: $49,451 – $54,396
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$29.37/hr
Range: $27.97 – $30.77
Annual Rate
$61,086
Range: $58,178 – $63,995
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$33.78/hr
Range: $32.17 – $35.39
Annual Rate
$70,249
Range: $66,905 – $73,594
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

