Detective Jobs in California

A Detective is a crucial part of the Law Enforcement industry that plays an important role in solving crimes and ensuring public safety. Detectives are responsible for conducting extensive investigations, collecting evidence, interviewing witnesses, and apprehending suspects. They also must work closely with other law enforcement officials and contribute to court proceedings by presenting the evidence they have gathered. In many cases, detectives have a specific area of expertise, such as homicide, narcotics, or cybercrime.

Important skills for a detective to possess include strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and the ability to observe and remember details. Detective work also requires resilience, integrity, and a keen sense of judgment. Certifications may vary, but a degree in Criminal Justice or a related field is often beneficial. Prior to becoming a detective, one might serve as a police officer, a crime scene investigator, or a law enforcement analyst, gaining valuable field experience and knowledge of law enforcement practices and procedures. It's also common for detectives to have passed a police academy training course.

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Fraud Investigator

  • Oakland, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Oakland, CA
  • 4 days ago

Fraud Investigator Title: Fraud Investigator Location: Western United States (Onsite) Employment Type: Contract Compensation Pay Range:$57.33-$81.90/Hrs Description * Seeking a detail-oriented...

Retired Homicide Detective Wanted for Consultation

  • Pasadena, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Pasadena, CA
  • 4 days ago

Retired Homicide Detective Wanted for Consultation (Pasadena) Garfield near union compensation: TBD Local screenwriter seeks retired homicide detective to consult on a feature length murder mystery...

Fraud Investigator & Analyst

  • Oakland, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Oakland, CA
  • 6 days ago

THE TEAM YOU WILL BE JOINING: Dynamic and creative company located in Charlotte, NC and Headquartered in San Francisco, CA Dedicated to making financial progress possible for everyone. National...

Welfare Fraud Investigator

  • San Rafael, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • San Rafael, CA
  • 11 days ago

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Equivalent to high school graduation, two years of full time criminal investigative experience in a law enforcement agency and demonstrated possession of the listed knowledge...

Supervising Fraud Investigator I, Department Of Insurance

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 11 days ago

Working Conditions Must be able to work in a law enforcement environment that includes the presence of firearms. Must qualify and carry a firearm. A valid California driver license is required....

Welfare Fraud Investigator I/II (Bilingual Spanish Required)

  • Napa, CA
  • 20 days ago
  • Napa, CA
  • 20 days ago

Note: A Welfare Fraud Investigator I may not exercise the powers of a peace officer without either successful completion of the SIBC or a valid Basic POST Certificate....

Seeking private investigator

  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 28 days ago
  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 28 days ago

Seeking private investigator (Santa Monica) compensation: TBD Seeking private investigator to find information about business associate. Please email your experience. post id: ... [ ]

Licensed Private Investigator

  • San Ramon, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Ramon, CA
  • 30+ days ago

An HR investigator should be able to work with empathy and compassion when dealing with employees who have raised concerns or experienced harassment, discrimination, or other issues. They should...

Private Investigator

  • Ventura, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Ventura, CA
  • 30+ days ago

What you’ll get: A foot in the door to the investigations/security/law enforcement fields Experience conducting covert investigations A job you’ll love going to - no one day is the same Opportunities...

Senior Crime Scene Technician

  • Fresno, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Fresno, CA
  • 45+ days ago

(15) semester units within the fields of criminal justice or law enforcement....

This position is covered by Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP) an additional compensation of 25% of the locality rate. For more information on the Secret Service click here....

Demographic Data for California

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Salary for Detective Jobs in California

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

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Detective positions.



Highest Education Level

Detectives in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
44.7%
Master's Degree
19.1%
Associate's Degree
12.4%
High School or GED
9.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
8.3%
Doctorate Degree
2.7%
Some College
2.5%
Some High School
0.4%


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