Detectives and Criminal Investigators Jobs Pay in Pocatello, ID
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $38.39 – $42.23
Average Annual Pay
Range: $79,851 – $87,836
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
$34.26/hr
Range: $32.63 – $35.90
Annual Rate
$71,267
Range: $67,873 – $74,661
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$40.31/hr
Range: $38.39 – $42.23
Annual Rate
$83,844
Range: $79,851 – $87,836
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$46.36/hr
Range: $44.15 – $48.56
Annual Rate
$96,421
Range: $91,829 – $101,011
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

