Detectives and Criminal Investigators Jobs Pay in New Mexico, NM
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $40.15 – $44.17
Average Annual Pay
Range: $83,512 – $91,863
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
$35.84/hr
Range: $34.13 – $37.54
Annual Rate
$74,535
Range: $70,985 – $78,084
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$42.16/hr
Range: $40.15 – $44.17
Annual Rate
$87,688
Range: $83,512 – $91,863
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$48.48/hr
Range: $46.17 – $50.80
Annual Rate
$100,841
Range: $96,039 – $105,642
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

