Private Detectives and Investigators Jobs Pay in Mobile, AL
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $21.01 – $23.11
Average Annual Pay
Range: $43,701 – $48,071
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
$18.75/hr
Range: $17.86 – $19.64
Annual Rate
$39,003
Range: $37,146 – $40,860
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$22.06/hr
Range: $21.01 – $23.11
Annual Rate
$45,886
Range: $43,701 – $48,071
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$25.37/hr
Range: $24.16 – $26.58
Annual Rate
$52,769
Range: $50,256 – $55,282
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

