Detectives and Criminal Investigators Jobs Pay in Rochester, MN
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $38.62 – $42.48
Average Annual Pay
Range: $80,330 – $88,363
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
$34.47/hr
Range: $32.83 – $36.11
Annual Rate
$71,694
Range: $68,281 – $75,109
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$40.55/hr
Range: $38.62 – $42.48
Annual Rate
$84,346
Range: $80,330 – $88,363
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$46.63/hr
Range: $44.41 – $48.85
Annual Rate
$96,998
Range: $92,380 – $101,617
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

