Private Detectives and Investigators Jobs Pay in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $29.32 – $32.25
Average Annual Pay
Range: $60,986 – $67,084
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
$26.17/hr
Range: $24.92 – $27.41
Annual Rate
$54,430
Range: $51,838 – $57,021
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$30.79/hr
Range: $29.32 – $32.25
Annual Rate
$64,035
Range: $60,986 – $67,084
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$35.41/hr
Range: $33.72 – $37.09
Annual Rate
$73,640
Range: $70,134 – $77,147
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

