Detectives and Criminal Investigators Jobs Pay in Rhode Island, RI
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $46.54 – $51.19
Average Annual Pay
Range: $96,803 – $106,484
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
$41.54/hr
Range: $39.56 – $43.51
Annual Rate
$86,397
Range: $82,283 – $90,511
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$48.87/hr
Range: $46.54 – $51.19
Annual Rate
$101,643
Range: $96,803 – $106,484
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$56.20/hr
Range: $53.52 – $58.87
Annual Rate
$116,889
Range: $111,323 – $122,457
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

