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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Healthcare Assistant Chief Engineer

  • *US AMR-Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.
  • Chicago, IL
  • 24 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 24 days ago

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We...

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Major Incident Commander

  • McLane
  • Temple, TX
  • 1 hour ago
  • Temple, TX
  • 1 hour ago

Take your career further with McLane! McLane teammates, the driving force behind our success, are diverse professionals who work together seamlessly to keep our operations running smoothly. As a...

Hybrid

Assistant Chief Caseworker BHDS

  • Lancaster County
  • Lancaster, PA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Lancaster, PA
  • 8 hours ago

Compensation Range: $52,065.00 - $78,117.00 Our full-time positions come with an array of excellent benefits including comprehensive healthcare coverage, a pension plan, flexible spending accounts...

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Senior Incident Commander 101348

  • Autodesk
  • 9 hours ago
  • 9 hours ago

Job Requisition ID # 26WD98537 Position Overview : Want to help make a better world? As Incident Commander and Analyst at Autodesk you can do just that. How is this possible? You will shape the...

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Assistant Chief Deputy

  • VAL VERDE - COUNTY OF
  • Del Rio, TX
  • 16 hours ago
  • Del Rio, TX
  • 16 hours ago

$37k Per Year DOE (Depends on Experience) Position range in Texas $39k - $63k Per Year Assistant Chief Deputy VAL VERDE - COUNTY OF Occupation: Judicial Law Clerks Location: Del Rio, TX - 78840...

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Commander

  • Broadview Police Department
  • Broadview, IL
  • 16 hours ago
  • Broadview, IL
  • 16 hours ago

Certifications: Certified as a full-time Illinois Law Enforcement Officer....

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Deputy Chief Clerk I, 4616

  • New York State Unified Court System
  • New York, NY
  • 16 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 16 hours ago

UCS-23 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT STATE OF NEW YORK UNIFIED COURT SYSTEM PLEASE POST ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 4616 POSITION TITLE: DEPUTY CHIEF CLERK I JG: 20 LOCATION: 4th JUDICIAL DISTRICT...

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EMS Deputy Chief of Administration

  • Ada County
  • Boise, ID
  • 18 hours ago
  • Boise, ID
  • 18 hours ago

at Ada County in Boise, Idaho, United States Job Description EMS Deputy Chief of Administration EMS Salary $154,238.00 Annually Location Ada County Paramedics, 370 N. Benjamin Ln., Boise, ID Job...

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Full-Time Assistant Chief Engineer (AM Shift)

  • The Facilities Group
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 20 hours ago

Who We Are CSI International Inc, founded in 1989, provides integrated building services to clients in real estate, property management, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, higher education,...

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Specialist - Incident Commander

  • StoneX Group Inc.
  • IN
  • 21 hours ago
  • IN
  • 21 hours ago

Overview Incident Response Commander This role is accountable for the effectiveness, consistency, and continuous improvement of the Incident Management process, ensuring incidents are managed...

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Assistant Chief Engineer

  • CBRE
  • Bellevue, WA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Bellevue, WA
  • 23 hours ago

About the Role: Step into a high-impact leadership role at CBRE as the Assistant Chief Building Engineer in Bellevue, WA. In this day-shift position supporting a premier Class A office property in...

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Assistant Chief Engineer

  • Metropolitan Airports Commission
  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 1 day ago

The Assistant Chief Engineer works under the general direction of the Chief Engineer and is jointly responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Energy Management Center (EMC) / central...

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Air Commander (Pilot/Navigator)

  • Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command
  • Beale AFB, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Beale AFB, CA
  • 1 day ago

ick on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. Air Reserve Technicians are full-time civilian employees who are also...

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Executive Assistant/Chief of Staff

  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago

Our client is seeking a highly driven, versatile Executive Assistant / Chief of Staff to support the CEO of a fastgrowing digital asset investment firm. This is a hybrid EA/Chief of Staff role...

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Corrections Major - Investigations

  • State of Louisiana
  • Saint Gabriel, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Saint Gabriel, LA
  • 1 day ago

Six months of law enforcement experience as a POST certified peace officer....

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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...
Bone Detectives
Human bones can hide the most shocking of secrets - stories of slaughter, sacrifice, and disease. Crimes covered up for hundreds or even thousands of years. Join Dr. Tori Herridge as she leads a...
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
35.1%
Master's Degree
22.2%
Associate's Degree
14.5%
High School or GED
13.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.4%
Doctorate Degree
4.8%
Some College
2.4%
Some High School
0.7%

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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