Detective Salary in North Carolina

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How much does a Detective make in North Carolina? The average Detective salary in North Carolina is $38,031 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $30,749 and $54,576. 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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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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Location	Avg. Salary	Date Updated
Location Aberdeen, NC	Avg. Salary $35,734	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Advance, NC	Avg. Salary $37,081	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ahoskie, NC	Avg. Salary $37,081	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alamance, NC	Avg. Salary $37,120	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Albemarle, NC	Avg. Salary $37,358	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Albertson, NC	Avg. Salary $35,853	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alexander, NC	Avg. Salary $36,407	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alexis, NC	Avg. Salary $38,388	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alliance, NC	Avg. Salary $36,011	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Almond, NC	Avg. Salary $36,051	Date Updated March 26, 2024

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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 - 1 day 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 - 11 days ago

Asset Protection Detective, Barton Creek Square Mall - Full Time

Macy's - Austin , TX

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 - 7 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 - 68 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 - 77 days ago

Cyber Threat Detection Engineer

California Creative Solutions Inc. - Ashburn , VA

Detection Engineer Location: US-VA-Ashburn Duration - Full Time Clearance Required: Secret Experience Requirements: The Detection Engineer shall have the following qualifications: In-depth knowledge ...

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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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About North Carolina

North Carolina (/ˌkærəˈlaɪnə/ (listen)) is a state in the southeastern region of the United States. It borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west, Virginia to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. North Carolina is the 28th-most extensive and the 9th-most populous of the U.S. states. The state is divided into 100 counties. The capital is Raleigh, which along with Durham and Chapel Hill is home to the largest research park in the United States (Research Triangle Park). The most populous municipality is Charlotte, which is the second-largest banking center in...

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About North Carolina North Carolina (/ˌkærəˈlaɪnə/ (listen)) is a state in the southeastern region of the United States. It borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south....More

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