Detectives and Criminal Investigators Jobs Pay in Tucson, AZ
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $48.98 – $53.88
Average Annual Pay
Range: $101,878 – $112,066
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
$43.72/hr
Range: $41.63 – $45.80
Annual Rate
$90,926
Range: $86,596 – $95,256
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$51.43/hr
Range: $48.98 – $53.88
Annual Rate
$106,972
Range: $101,878 – $112,066
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$59.14/hr
Range: $56.33 – $61.96
Annual Rate
$123,018
Range: $117,160 – $128,876
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

