Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security

Detectives and Criminal Investigators

Conduct investigations related to suspected violations of federal, state, or local laws to prevent or solve crimes.

Salary Breakdown

Detectives and Criminal Investigators

Average

$70,860

ANNUAL

$34.07

HOURLY

Entry Level

$45,170

ANNUAL

$21.72

HOURLY

Mid Level

$60,850

ANNUAL

$29.26

HOURLY

Expert Level

$131,620

ANNUAL

$63.28

HOURLY


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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Detectives and Criminal Investigators

Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.

KNOWLEDGE

Law and Government

KNOWLEDGE

Public Safety and Security

KNOWLEDGE

English Language

KNOWLEDGE

Customer and Personal Service

KNOWLEDGE

Psychology

SKILL

Active Listening

SKILL

Speaking

SKILL

Critical Thinking

SKILL

Complex Problem Solving

SKILL

Reading Comprehension

ABILITY

Inductive Reasoning

ABILITY

Oral Comprehension

ABILITY

Deductive Reasoning

ABILITY

Oral Expression

ABILITY

Problem Sensitivity


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