Chief Detective Jobs

A Chief Detective, also known as a Detective Superintendent, plays a pivotal role in the law enforcement industry, overseeing the operations and activities of a team of detectives. Their responsibilities typically involve strategizing and implementing various investigative procedures, ensuring the accuracy of the investigation process, managing the collection and preservation of evidence, and coordinating with other law enforcement agencies. They also participate in high profile or complex investigations and supervise the preparation of case reports.

To be an effective Chief Detective, one should possess strong leadership and decision-making skills, excellent communication skills, keen attention to detail, and the ability to work under high-pressure situations. They should also be well-versed in criminal investigation processes, law enforcement protocols, and crime scene management. Certification as a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) is often required, along with a substantial number of years in law enforcement. Prior to becoming a Chief Detective, one may serve in roles such as a Police Officer, Detective, or Sergeant, gaining critical experience in law enforcement operations and criminal investigations.

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Assistant Chief Engineer

  • Providence, RI
  • 2 days ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 2 days ago

Compensation Type: Yearly Highgate Hotels: Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the...

Assistant Chief Engineer (Nights)

  • Columbus, OH
  • 10 hours ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 10 hours ago

Shift - 3-days rotating, 12-hours, 6 PM to 6 AM What this job involves - The Assistant Chief Engineer supports the Chief Engineer in overseeing all engineering operations and maintenance...

Assistant Chief Engineer

  • Bridgeton, MO
  • 16 hours ago
  • Bridgeton, MO
  • 16 hours ago

Assistant Chief Engineer Job Details Job Location Crowne Plaza - St. Louis Airport - Bridgeton, MO Position Type Full Time Description To oversee and participate in maintaining in good working...

Senior Superintendent (Construction)

  • Columbus, OH
  • 16 hours ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 16 hours ago

The mission of EXXCEL Project Management is the development and construction of repeatable relationships. We work nationally providing design-build construction services for the industrial,...

Assistant Chief Engineer

  • Stamford, CT
  • 17 hours ago
  • Stamford, CT
  • 17 hours ago

Assistant Chief Engineer - Luxury Hotel | Stamford, CT Area???? $90,000-$100,000 + Bonus | Full Benefits | 401k | PTO Are you ready to take the next step in your engineering career and lead your...

Deputy Commissioner Of Water Environment Protection

  • New York, NY
  • 17 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 17 hours ago

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Deputy Commissioner, Budget & Finance

  • New York, NY
  • 17 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 17 hours ago

The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is an integral part of the Citys evolving criminal justice system, participating in reform initiatives and strategies aimed to move the City...

Assistant Chief, Market Conduct Examiner - REPOST

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 20 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 20 hours ago

Introduction The Maryland Insurance\nAdministration (MIA) is an independent State agency that regulates Maryland's\n$46 billion insurance industry and protects consumers by monitoring...

Treasurer's Office - Chief Deputy Treasurer

  • Arlington, VA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 20 hours ago

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While...

Deputy Chief of Human Resources

  • Houston, TX
  • 20 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 20 hours ago

Deputy Chief of Human Resources 4400 West 18th, Houston, Texas (US-TX), 77092, United States ID: 28245 Job Description Location: Hattie Mae White Department: Deputy Chief of Human Resources...

Deputy Chief of Facilities and Maintenance Operations

  • Houston, TX
  • 20 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 20 hours ago

Location: Hattie Mae White Department: Facilities Maintenance & Operations Area:District Wide Contract Months:12 Salary Range: $200,000.00 - $235,000.00 Academic Year: 25-26 JOB SUMMARY The Deputy...

Deputy Chief Auditor

  • Miami Beach, FL
  • 21 hours ago
  • Miami Beach, FL
  • 21 hours ago

Nature of Work Advanced professional audit work with supervisory responsibility for audit of City departments, agencies, and external organizations having contractual relationships with the City....

Senior Superintendent (Water/Wastewater)

  • Ashburn, VA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Ashburn, VA
  • 22 hours ago

The Senior Superintendent in the Clark Water Group oversees all field operations on a project to ensure that self-performed and subcontracted trade work is in compliance with contract documents...

Senior Superintendent - Civil Works

  • Tulsa, OK
  • 1 day ago
  • Tulsa, OK
  • 1 day ago

Insight Global is looking for a Senior Superintendent to support a variety of Civil Works projects with USACE Tulsa district. Projects very in scope, however, experience with residential...

Assistant Chief Engineer - Kimpton Gray Hotel

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

at Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description Why We're Here We believe heartfelt, human connections make people's lives better. Especially the people who...

Chief Detective Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Bestsellers: Detective Fiction
This course focuses on works that caught the popular imagination in the past or present. It emphasizes texts that are related by genre, theme or style. The books studied in this course vary from...
Shoreline Detectives
Every day, on a sandy beach or a rocky foreshore, fascinating evidence of British history appears and disappears as the tide rolls in and rolls out again. Dr. Tori Herridge and her crack team of...
The FGM Detectives
The horrific crime of female genital mutilation is banned in the UK, but it is estimated that nearly 20,000 women a year are still at risk of the procedure. And despite being banned more than 30...

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Salary for Chief Detective Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLawEnforcement research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Chief Detectives offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
33.8%
Master's Degree
21.9%
High School or GED
15.4%
Associate's Degree
14.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.6%
Doctorate Degree
4.6%
Some College
2.8%
Some High School
0.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Chief Detectives
None
36.7%
4-6 years
12.9%
2-4 years
11.1%
10+ years
9.7%
8-10 years
9.0%
1-2 years
8.8%
6-8 years
6.9%
Less than 1 year
4.9%


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