Detectives and Criminal Investigators

Investigate or solve crimes.

Quick Facts

Wages:	Well above the statewide median $36.11 / hour Read more about wages
Outlook:	Average Growth rate: 6.5% Read more about outlook
Education:	Bachelor's degree is typically required. View related education and training programs View related majors
On the Job:	Typical Work Tasks Examine crime scenes to obtain evidence. Examine records or other types of data to investigate criminal activities. Interview people to gather information about criminal activities. Investigate accidents to determine causes. Read more about the job
Job Title Examples:	Detective Sergeant Narcotics Detective Police Detective See more job title examples