Private Detectives and Investigators Jobs Pay in Boise City, ID
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $24.26 – $26.69
Average Annual Pay
Range: $50,461 – $55,507
How much do Private Detectives and 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
$21.65/hr
Range: $20.62 – $22.69
Annual Rate
$45,036
Range: $42,892 – $47,181
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$25.47/hr
Range: $24.26 – $26.69
Annual Rate
$52,984
Range: $50,461 – $55,507
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$29.29/hr
Range: $27.90 – $30.69
Annual Rate
$60,932
Range: $58,030 – $63,833
Private Detectives and Investigators job description
Private Detectives and 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

