Hourly Wage for Detective Salary in the United States

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How much does a Detective make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Detective in the United States is $19 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $15 and $27. Hourly rate 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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What is a 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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Unarmed Security Officer

Schaad Detective Agency, Inc. - Harrisburg , PA

Schaad Detective Agency, Security & Private Investigation Services Your security has been our business since 1972. Schaad Detective Agency Inc., in York, Pennsylvania, provides comprehensive security ...

ZipRecruiter - 7 days ago

Sheriff's Detective (Internal Sheriff's Office applicants only)

Hennepin County, MN - Minneapolis , MN

Detective Opening Date: 04/09/2024 Closing Date: 4/23/2024 11:59 PM Central Description The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office is currently seeking a Detective to join their team in the Investigative ...

Jobcase.com / Upward.net - 17 days ago

Asset Protection Detective, Sunrise - Full Time

Macy's - Massapequa , NY

As an Asset Protection Detective, you will have the opportunity to receive expert training and develop your skills in this role. You will create and foster relationships with store teams and law ...

JobGet - 22 days ago

Police Officer - Detective/Lateral

City of Rawlins - Rawlins , WY

Detective Position Opening The Rawlins Police Department is pleased to announce a lateral opportunity for a qualified and motivated individual to fill the role of detective. The initiative aims to ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 74 days ago

DETECTIVE

Clear Creek County, Colorado - Georgetown , CO

JOB SUMMARY : Under limited supervision of the Detective Sergeant of Investigations and/or the Investigations Captain, this position is responsible for investigating crimes in the County

JobGet - 83 days ago

Detection Substance Abuse Counselor

Detection And Treatment Resources - Baldwin Park , CA

This position is for a male Detection Substance Abuse Counselor who will provide random observed UA/BA urine/breath testing with federal government contracts. The position entails providing services ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 1 day ago

What does a Detective do?

Common responsibilities of a Detective

Assist in training and promoting awareness in various areas of operations and shrink control.

October 05, 2022

Communicate effectively to customers/law enforcement and assigned Loss Prevention Representative thru the use of verbal interaction and required written reports.

December 25, 2022

Prepare investigative and activity reports, maintain records and respond to correspondence.

March 15, 2023

Works on special assignments, investigations, and surveillance as directed by management, Apprehend and recover stolen merchandise.

April 04, 2023

Observe security standards by staying alert and being aware of Customer actions and behavior.

April 17, 2023

Testify in court concerning any case, criminal or civil, wherein the company is a party of interest to which the Asset Protection / Loss Prevention Detective is summoned.

May 10, 2023

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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Detective in the United States. The average hourly rate for Detective ranges from $15 to $27 with the average hourly pay of $19. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $16 to $30 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $19.

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