Detectives and Criminal Investigators Jobs Pay in Terre Haute, IN
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $30.90 – $33.99
Average Annual Pay
Range: $64,272 – $70,699
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
$27.58/hr
Range: $26.26 – $28.89
Annual Rate
$57,363
Range: $54,631 – $60,094
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$32.45/hr
Range: $30.90 – $33.99
Annual Rate
$67,486
Range: $64,272 – $70,699
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$37.32/hr
Range: $35.53 – $39.09
Annual Rate
$77,609
Range: $73,913 – $81,304
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

