Detectives and Criminal Investigators Jobs Pay in Visalia, CA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $38.03 – $41.83
Average Annual Pay
Range: $79,102 – $87,013
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
$33.94/hr
Range: $32.33 – $35.56
Annual Rate
$70,599
Range: $67,237 – $73,961
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$39.93/hr
Range: $38.03 – $41.83
Annual Rate
$83,058
Range: $79,102 – $87,013
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$45.92/hr
Range: $43.73 – $48.10
Annual Rate
$95,517
Range: $90,967 – $100,065
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

