Detectives and Criminal Investigators Jobs Pay in Vallejo, CA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $56.02 – $61.62
Average Annual Pay
Range: $116,522 – $128,174
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
$50.00/hr
Range: $47.62 – $52.38
Annual Rate
$103,996
Range: $99,044 – $108,948
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$58.82/hr
Range: $56.02 – $61.62
Annual Rate
$122,348
Range: $116,522 – $128,174
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$67.64/hr
Range: $64.42 – $70.86
Annual Rate
$140,700
Range: $134,000 – $147,400
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

