Detectives and Criminal Investigators Jobs Pay in Stockton-Lodi, CA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $58.57 – $64.43
Average Annual Pay
Range: $121,826 – $134,008
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
$52.27/hr
Range: $49.78 – $54.77
Annual Rate
$108,729
Range: $103,552 – $113,907
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$61.50/hr
Range: $58.57 – $64.43
Annual Rate
$127,917
Range: $121,826 – $134,008
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$70.72/hr
Range: $67.36 – $74.09
Annual Rate
$147,105
Range: $140,100 – $154,109
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

