Private Detectives and Investigators Jobs Pay in Colorado, CO
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $28.75 – $31.63
Average Annual Pay
Range: $59,800 – $65,780
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
$25.66/hr
Range: $24.44 – $26.89
Annual Rate
$53,372
Range: $50,830 – $55,913
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$30.19/hr
Range: $28.75 – $31.63
Annual Rate
$62,790
Range: $59,800 – $65,780
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$34.72/hr
Range: $33.06 – $36.37
Annual Rate
$72,209
Range: $68,770 – $75,647
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

