Detective Salary in Nitro, WV

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How much does a Detective make in Nitro, WV? The average Detective salary in Nitro, WV is $35,680 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $28,850 and $51,205. 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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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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Security Officer - CLARK SECURITY

Ira E Clark Detective Agency, Inc - Cairo , IL

-security/benton-51116/unarmed-security-officer-93c0e44e Position is located at an industrial facility. The officer is stationed in a guardhouse/office. The officer is responsible for ensuring all ...

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Dog Detection Handler

Western EcoSystems Technology, Inc. (WEST) - Sauk Centre , MN

Job Title Dog Detection Handler Salary $23.00-$27.00 Job Classification Hourly Location Sauk Centre, MN 56378 US (Primary) Job Type Temporary # of Hires Needed 1 Job Description Western EcoSystems ...

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Explosive Detection Dog Handler

UPK-9 - Mundelein , IL

Certify with a trained explosive detection K-9. * Partner with a trained Explosive Detection K-9 to conduct searches at client sites. * Follow post orders and standard operating procedures

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Field Service Technician - Gas Detection

Avance Consulting - Durham , NC

Field Service Technician - Gas Detection REPORTS TO: Service Manager JOB SUMMARY: The Company is a premier semiconductor company specializing in fire and gas safety solutions and services. The ...

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Software Engineer II - Detection

Abnormal Security - Seattle , WA

About the Role Abnormal Security is looking for a Software Engineer to join the Message Security Detection team. At Abnormal Security, we are on a thrilling mission to safeguard the world's largest ...

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Leak Detection Technician Apprentice

American Leak Detection of Minneapolis‚ Saint Paul, MN - Saint Michael , MN

American Leak Detection of Minnesota is Hiring! Service Locations: St Paul and Minneapolis American Leak Detection is the world leader in non-invasive leak detection and our St Michael office has an ...

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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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Average Salary Range for Detective in Nitro, WV

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28850

51205

35680

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29059

55991

36230

What is the average salary for Detective in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Detective in Nitro, WV. The base salary for Detective ranges from $28,850 to $51,205 with the average base salary of $35,680. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $29,059 to $55,991 with the average total cash compensation of $36,230.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$35,680	$28,850 - $51,205
Bonus	$550	$210 - $4,786
Total Pay	$36,230	$29,059 - $55,991

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Detective Salary Near Nitro, WV

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Nitro, WV
CITY, STATE Charleston, WV	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $29,231 - $51,883	COMPARE TO Nitro, WV
CITY, STATE Huntington, WV	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $28,663 - $50,875	COMPARE TO Nitro, WV
CITY, STATE Beckley, WV	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $28,975 - $51,427	COMPARE TO Nitro, WV
CITY, STATE Parkersburg, WV	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $28,497 - $50,579	COMPARE TO Nitro, WV
CITY, STATE Portsmouth, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $29,299 - $52,003	COMPARE TO Nitro, WV
CITY, STATE Chillicothe, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $29,684 - $52,686	COMPARE TO Nitro, WV

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About Nitro, West Virginia

Nitro is a city in Kanawha and Putnam counties in the State of West Virginia, United States, along the Kanawha River. The population was 7,178 at the 2010 census. Nitro is located at 38°24′55″N 81°49′52″W / 38.41528°N 81.83111°W / 38.41528; -81.83111 (38.415281, -81.831249), primarily in Kanawha County. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.67 square miles (12.10 km2), of which, 4.28 square miles (11.09 km2) is land and 0.39 square miles (1.01 km2) is water. The city lies across the Kanawha River from the city of St. Albans to the south, and is adjacen...

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About Nitro, West Virginia Nitro is a city in Kanawha and Putnam counties in the State of West Virginia, United States, along the Kanawha River. The population was 7,178 at the ....More

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