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
Sample Career Roadmap
Detectives and Criminal Investigators
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Detectives and Criminal Investigators
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Top Expected Tasks
Detectives and Criminal Investigators
01
Check victims for signs of life, such as breathing and pulse.
02
Obtain facts or statements from complainants, witnesses, and accused persons and record interviews, using recording device.
03
Secure deceased body and obtain evidence from it, preventing bystanders from tampering with it prior to medical examiner's arrival.
04
Record progress of investigation, maintain informational files on suspects, and submit reports to commanding officer or magistrate to authorize warrants.
05
Prepare reports that detail investigation findings.
06
Prepare charges or responses to charges, or information for court cases, according to formalized procedures.
07
Preserve, process, and analyze items of evidence obtained from crime scenes and suspects, placing them in proper containers and destroying evidence no longer needed.
08
Obtain summary of incident from officer in charge at crime scene, taking care to avoid disturbing evidence.
09
Note, mark, and photograph location of objects found, such as footprints, tire tracks, bullets and bloodstains, and take measurements of the scene.
10
Examine records and governmental agency files to find identifying data about suspects.
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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