Detectives and Criminal Investigators Jobs Pay in Vermont, VT
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $48.97 – $53.87
Average Annual Pay
Range: $101,858 – $112,043
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
$43.71/hr
Range: $41.62 – $45.79
Annual Rate
$90,908
Range: $86,579 – $95,237
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$51.42/hr
Range: $48.97 – $53.87
Annual Rate
$106,950
Range: $101,858 – $112,043
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$59.13/hr
Range: $56.32 – $61.95
Annual Rate
$122,992
Range: $117,137 – $128,849
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

