Detectives and Criminal Investigators Jobs Pay in Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $42.79 – $47.07
Average Annual Pay
Range: $89,003 – $97,904
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
$38.19/hr
Range: $36.37 – $40.01
Annual Rate
$79,435
Range: $75,653 – $83,218
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$44.93/hr
Range: $42.79 – $47.07
Annual Rate
$93,453
Range: $89,003 – $97,904
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$51.67/hr
Range: $49.21 – $54.13
Annual Rate
$107,471
Range: $102,353 – $112,590
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

