Detectives and Criminal Investigators Jobs Pay in Watertown-Fort Drum, NY
Average Hourly Pay
$52.01
62.5%Above national average
Range: $49.53 – $54.48
Average Annual Pay
$108,174
62.5%Above national average
Range: $103,022 – $113,325
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:
Entry Level
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$44.21/hr
Range: $42.10 – $46.31
Annual Rate
$91,948
Range: $87,569 – $96,326
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$52.01/hr
Range: $49.53 – $54.48
Annual Rate
$108,174
Range: $103,022 – $113,325
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$59.81/hr
Range: $56.96 – $62.65
Annual Rate
$124,400
Range: $118,475 – $130,324
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.
Responsibilities
- •Monitor premises and surveillance systems
- •Patrol assigned areas
- •Respond to security incidents
- •Control access to facilities
- •Write incident reports
- •Assist visitors and employees
Skills
- •Observation and awareness
- •Communication skills
- •Physical fitness
- •Conflict resolution
- •Report writing
- •Emergency response
Qualifications
- •Security license (if required)
- •Background check
- •First aid/CPR certification
- •Previous security experience
