How much does a Police Detective make in Atlanta, GA? The average Police Detective salary in Atlanta, GA is $33,934 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $27,793 and $48,960. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Police Detective Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Police Detective Salary $22,201 Atlanta,GA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Police Detective Salary $27,793 Atlanta,GA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Police Detective Salary $33,934 Atlanta,GA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Police Detective Salary $48,960 Atlanta,GA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Police Detective Salary $62,640 Atlanta,GA March 26, 2024
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What is a Police Detective ?

A detective is an investigator, usually a member of a law enforcement agency. They often collect information to solve crime by talking to witnesses and informants, collecting physical evidence, or searching records in databases. This leads them to arrest criminals and enable them to be convicted in court. A detective may work for the police or privately....

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Army National Guard Units - Marietta , GA
Summary THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This position is for a Security Guard, Position Description Number D1007000 located at Clay National Guard Center, Marietta, GA. This is a full-time, Excepted Temporary Indefinite, dual status position which requires Georgia Army National Guard Membership. Position is Indefinite however, may convert to permanent without further competition. Area of Consideration: Open to current members of the Georgia Army National Guard. Responsibilities As a Security Guard, GS-0085-05, you will: Control access, direct traffic, and check identification of those persons entering and leaving Federal or State Military Reservation property from a number of assigned areas throughout the state. Detect and report suspicious activity or situations. Report all matters, which involve the security and safety of personnel or the protection of property. May be required to direct traffic, maintain roadblocks, block off areas and parking lots for s
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Locations: Sales - CA - San Francisco, United States of America, San Francisco, California Director, Generative AI Platform - Agents and Tooling - People Leader (Remote Eligible) Our mission at Capital One is to create trustworthy, reliable and human-in-the-loop AI systems, changing banking for good. For years, Capital One has been leading the industry in using machine learning to create real-time, intelligent, automated customer experiences. From informing customers about unusual charges to answering their questions in real time, our applications of AI & ML are bringing humanity and simplicity to banking. Because of our investments in public cloud infrastructure and machine learning platforms, we are now uniquely positioned to harness the power of AI. We are committed to building world-class applied science and engineering teams and continue our industry leading capabilities with breakthrough product experiences and scalable, high-performance AI infrastructure. At Capital One, you wil
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Center 3 (19075), United States of America, McLean, Virginia Senior Manager, Cyber Security Operations Capital One is looking for a Senior Manager of Cyber Security Operations to join the leadership team within our Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC), which provides 24x7x365 detection and response services to the enterprise. The position is a front line leadership role during regular U.S. Eastern Time business hours, and is performed in matrixed collaboration with other CSOC leaders to ensure investigations are conducted effectively and to our standards. You will operate at the tactical and strategic level, engaging with stakeholders across the corporation to drive results informed by Cyber operations. You will be empowered to drive projects that increase the effectiveness and capability of our alerting, monitoring, and response in addressing threats to networks, applications, cloud infrastructure, and endpoints. Responsibilities: Provide people leadership services to a team of six
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Kiowa Casino - Douglasville , GA
LocationKiowa Casino - Carnegie (Carnegie, Oklahoma) Security Officer - CARNEGIE Job Code21-SE-1550 DepartmentSecurity Starting Salary12.57 Job Summary The Security Officer, acting in the role of Security Officer and Surveillance Operator, is required to observe and report any suspicious activities, policy &/or procedure infractions. Essential Duties & Responsibilities > All Team Members must embrace and deliver Kiowas Guest Service Standards to every Guest on every shift, as outlined in Orientation, the Team Member Handbook, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and any other related training. > Consistently ensures an exceptional level of service and satisfaction is achieved throughout the property, exceeding the expectations of external and internal Guests alike in a timely and effective manner. > Must know all cash operations and slot operations. > Writes detailed reports of observations made during shift > Closely observes Cage and Count Room activities. > Reports violations regar
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City of Jonesboro - Jonesboro , GA
Job Description Job Description The City of Jonesboro is seeking a dynamic and grounded individual to serve as a Certified Police Officer. As the county seat and economic heart of Clayton County, the City of Jonesboro population grows to over 10,000 during the day; however, right at 5,000 residents live within the city limits. Incorporated in 1859 as a Charter City, Jonesboro is a proud and inclusive community in which culture, art, history, education, placemaking, and innovation are valued. The ideal candidate will be public service-focused, community-oriented and partnership-based, and will have experience working with a diverse population of engaged residents and businesses. The City of Jonesboro offers a competitive benefits package to include 100% medical insurance coverage paid by the City, GMA Retirement, tuition reimbursement, take-home car, paid time off, and more. The salary range for this position is between $50,162 and $61,147. In addition to the awesome salary package, the
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City of Acworth - Acworth , GA
All applicants for this position will have to complete a Physical Agility Test (PAT) that is now required by Georgia POST. This test is basically a timed obstacle course that must be completed in 2 minutes, six seconds or less. For more information, please visit: https://www.gapost.org/pdf_file/pat2021.pdf Position Summary This position is responsible for the enforcement of federal, state, and local laws and the protection of life and property. Position Description ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Patrols the city to detect and deter criminal activity and traffic violations. Responds to calls for service, including domestic disputes, assaults, burglaries, traffic accidents, lost or missing persons searches, public service duties, stranded motorists, and others. Conducts preliminary investigations into traffic accidents and other incidents, including interviewing victims, complainants and witnesses, gathering information and evidence, and securing crime scenes. Apprehends, arrests, and processes off
- 3 days ago

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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