Crime Investigator Salary in California

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How much does a Crime Investigator make in California? The average Crime Investigator salary in California is $85,876 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $65,832 and $94,854. 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.

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Location	Avg. Salary	Date Updated
Location Coachella, CA	Avg. Salary $82,061	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acampo, CA	Avg. Salary $83,229	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acton, CA	Avg. Salary $86,188	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adelanto, CA	Avg. Salary $81,906	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adin, CA	Avg. Salary $79,804	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Agoura Hills, CA	Avg. Salary $84,942	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Aguanga, CA	Avg. Salary $82,295	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ahwahnee, CA	Avg. Salary $77,546	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alameda, CA	Avg. Salary $94,986	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alamo, CA	Avg. Salary $94,752	Date Updated March 26, 2024

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Special Agent(Criminal Investigator)

U.S. Secret Services - San Francisco , CA

Special Agent(Criminal Investigator) Location: Multiple locations 108 locations over USA Fresno, CA Los Angeles, CA Riverside, CA Sacramento, CA San Diego, CA San Francisco, CA San Jose, CA Santa Ana ...

ZipRecruiter - 2 days ago

Criminal Investigator (Special Agent)

Leoforce - Chicago , IL

Criminal Investigator (Special Agent) Location: All over US Duration: 3.4 Years Salary: $55,562 - $117,400 per year Responsibilities: * Conducting criminal investigations pertaining to financial ...

ZipRecruiter - 8 days ago

Financial Crimes Investigator

Lake Shore Savings Bank - Buffalo , NY

We are seeking a Financial Crimes investigator to join our BSA team to assist and support Lake Shore Savings Bank's BSA Officer to ensure all regulatory requirements are met and work is completed in ...

LinkedIn - 18 days ago

Retail Crime Investigator

SpartanNash - West Fargo , ND

Investigate suspicious activity and effectively communicate with suspected shoplifters; maintain ... Familiar with state laws and statutes related to the crime of shoplifting and apprehensions

LinkedIn - 4 days ago

Criminal Investigator - Full Time

Nevada State Contractors Board - Reno , NV

Criminal Investigator - Reno, Nevada Conducts investigations in accordance with state law and Board policy in response to complaints received by the Board. The position reports to the Supervisor of ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 38 days ago

Investigator Interns--Spring, 2025 (January 25--April 25, 2025)

Orleans Indigent Defender - New Orleans , LA

... crime scenes; • Documenting crime scenes and evidence post law-enforcement investigation; • Writing investigative memorandum; • Obtaining various records; • Preparing trial exhibits; • ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 34 days ago

What does a Crime Investigator do?

Common responsibilities of a Crime Investigator

Provides Director of Investigations, Corporate Investigator, and other key business partners with relevant ORC data, action plans, budgetary costs, and results.

September 10, 2022

Prepare crime scene sketches by hand or by utilizing computer aided drafting (CAD) to record all evidence location and reference points.

November 06, 2022

Attend autopsy to photograph, collect, document, and package evidence obtained from decedent such as hair, fibers, clothing, finger, foot or palm prints, fingernails, and body fluids.

November 15, 2022

Reports to the ORC Manager.

January 24, 2023

Understanding of the opportunities and challenges in the digital finance sector, particularly as they relate to AML and Fraud investigations.

February 20, 2023

Assist and mentor officials in crime laboratory quality assurance capacities in establishing the framework for the to meet international standards such as the International Standards Organization (ISO).

February 27, 2023

Testify in depositions and court proceedings on the methods and procedures utilized at crime scene investigations and evidence obtained during investigative process.

March 21, 2023

Develop and maintain a positive relationship with respective law enforcement agencies.

April 02, 2023

Demonstrated continued education through publications, presentations, coursework, internships or certificates.

April 20, 2023

Action and results oriented, with the ability to be flexible and handle ongoing multiple tasks.

May 17, 2023

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California is a state in the Pacific Region of the United States. With 39.6 million residents, California is the most populous U.S. state and the third-largest by area. The state capital is Sacramento. The Greater Los Angeles Area and the San Francisco Bay Area are the nation's second and fifth most populous urban regions, with 18.7 million and 9.7 million residents respectively. Los Angeles is California's most populous city, and the country's second most populous, after New York City. California also has the nation's most populous county, Los Angeles County, and its largest county by area, S...

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About California California is a state in the Pacific Region of the United States. With 39.6 million residents, California is the most populous U.S. state and the thir....More

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