How much does a Police Detective make in Mississippi? The average Police Detective salary in Mississippi is $30,862 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $25,278 and $44,532. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Police Detective Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Police Detective Salary $20,195 MS February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Police Detective Salary $25,278 MS February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Police Detective Salary $30,862 MS February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Police Detective Salary $44,532 MS February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Police Detective Salary $56,978 MS February 26, 2024
25% $25,278 10% $20,195 90% $56,978 75% $44,532 $30,862 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Olive Branch, MS Avg. Salary $31,940 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Abbeville, MS Avg. Salary $31,827 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Aberdeen, MS Avg. Salary $29,298 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Ackerman, MS Avg. Salary $29,194 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Algoma, MS Avg. Salary $29,194 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Alligator, MS Avg. Salary $30,453 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Amory, MS Avg. Salary $29,194 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Anguilla, MS Avg. Salary $30,474 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Arcola, MS Avg. Salary $30,765 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Arkabutla, MS Avg. Salary $31,827 Date Updated February 26, 2024
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Arizona Department of Administration - Phoenix , AZ
POLICE DETECTIVE (CRIMINAL SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR) Job No: 524138 Work Type: Full-time Location: PHOENIX Categories: Law Enforcement/Detective/Corrections/Protective Services ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS REHABILITATION & REENTRY Our mission is to enhance public safety across Arizona through modern, effective correctional practices and meaningful engagements. The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) is committed to creating a safe, secure, and humane correctional system. With public safety top of mind, ADCRR and its more than 8,000 officers and professional staff are driven by a heart for public service and a commitment to deliver perfect effort each day. ADCRR is redefining itself as an agency whose daily work centers on transparency, accountability, and fairness. POLICE DETECTIVE (CRIMINAL SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR) Job Location: Address: Office of Inspector General Special Operations Unit 701 E Jefferson Street Phoenix, AZ 85034 https://corrections.az.g
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This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, if they meet the below NY HELPS minimum qualifications. NY HELPS Minimum Qualifications: Investigative Officer: Five years of experience in a field investigative position conducting interviews of witnesses and others, taking written statements and affidavits, collecting and analyzing physical and documentary evidence, and preparing detailed written reports of investigative findings. Substitutions: An associate degree in criminal justice or related field may substitute for two years of qualifying experience. A bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field may substitute for four years of qualifying experience. Related fields include law enforcement, police science, criminal justice administration, criminology, criminal investigation, police studies, public justice, forensic a
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Dona Ana County - Las Cruces , NM
Overview : HIRING INCENTIVES UP TO $25,000.00 Incentive Pay Scale: Base- $11,000 Associates Degree (Degree Credit must be at the time of the application)- $15,000 4 Years Honorable Active Military Service w/ qualifying MOS*- $20,000 Military Retirement w/ qualifying MOS*- $20,000 Bachelors Degree (Degree Credit must be at the time of the application)- $25,000 Incentives to be paid in installments. 10% Upon completion of week 12 of basic academy, 20% Upon graduation of basic academy, 30% at the completion of field training, 40% one day prior to the end of the probationary year Candidate must pass physical agility test based on the requirements listed below. 1.5 Mile Run in 15 minutes 14 seconds 300 Meter Run in 71.0 seconds 15 Push-ups in 1 minute 27 Sit-ups in 1 minute Study material for the written exam is available for you to purchase at the link listed below. https://iosolutions.com/shop/?swoof=1&product_cat=police-exam-study-materials&pa_examination=ncjosi2 This posting will close
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City of Norfolk, Virginia - Norfolk , VA
Police Officer (Part-Time First Precinct Detective) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/norfolk/jobs/newprint/3994453) Apply ? Police Officer (Part-Time First Precinct Detective) Salary $25.68 - $38.93 Hourly Location Norfolk, VA Job Type Intermittent Temporary Job Number 11132 Department Police Division Police - Sworn Opening Date 04/10/2023 Closing Date Continuous + Description + Benefits + Questions Description Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Do you have experience assisting in the prosecution of offenders? Do you have experience working with law enforcement? If so, the City of Norfolk's Police Department is seeking candidates for the position of Police Officer (Part-Time First Precinct Detective) within the Field Operations Div
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Omaha Public Schools - Omaha , NE
Job Title: Security Officer Location: As Assigned by OPS Administration Reports To: Building Principal Work Schedule/FLSA Status: Full-time, 10 month / Non- Exempt, 40 hours per week, 196 days per year Salary Schedule: This is a negotiated position. Wages are administrated consistent with the negotiated agreement. Position Purpose: The Security Officer promotes attitudes of student responsibility and assists administrators, teachers and staff with the safety of students and staff and the security of the facilities. Essential Performance Responsibilities Patrols and monitor hallways, stairwells, toilet facilities, outside facilities, and other public and unsupervised places of the school to ensure the safety and well-being of students and staff and the security of the facility. Ensures a smooth traffic flow of students through the hallways, assisting students with on-time arrival to class and to assigned locations. Assists with student supervision in the breakfast and lunch periods and
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