Detectives and Criminal Investigators Jobs Pay in Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $35.18 – $38.70
Average Annual Pay
Range: $73,174 – $80,492
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
$31.40/hr
Range: $29.90 – $32.90
Annual Rate
$65,308
Range: $62,198 – $68,418
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$36.94/hr
Range: $35.18 – $38.70
Annual Rate
$76,833
Range: $73,174 – $80,492
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$42.48/hr
Range: $40.46 – $44.51
Annual Rate
$88,358
Range: $84,150 – $92,566
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

