Detective Jobs in Herndon, VA

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.

1-15 of 15 Jobs

Supervisory Criminal Investigator (Special Agent-in-Charge)

  • Washington, DC (19 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (19 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 4 hours ago

You must have successfully completed the Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP) at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center or its equivalent....

IG Criminal Investigator

  • McLean, VA (12 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • McLean, VA (12 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Position duties are similar to the 1811 (Criminal Investigator) job series position as defined by Office of Personnel Management....

Criminal Investigator (Special Agent)

  • Washington, DC (19 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC (19 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 2 days ago

Summary As a Criminal Investigator, you will provide critical investigative and other law enforcement support to park and regional law enforcement programs....

Criminal Investigator (Special Agent) - HAMMER

  • Washington, DC (19 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Washington, DC (19 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 11 days ago

Duties include: Conducting criminal investigations pertaining to financial obligations of the United States. Providing protection for various protectees....

Criminal Investigator (Special Agent) - Counter Assault Team

  • Washington, DC (19 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Washington, DC (19 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 11 days ago

Duties include: Conducting criminal investigations pertaining to financial obligations of the United States. Providing protection for various protectees....

Criminal Investigator (National Firearm Coordinator)

  • Washington, DC (19 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Washington, DC (19 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 13 days ago

Age Requirement: Incumbents selected for Criminal Investigator positions are covered under special law enforcement provisions. This requires that applicants not exceed the maximum age for entry....

Criminal Investigator (National Firearm Coordinator)

  • Washington, DC (19 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Washington, DC (19 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 14 days ago

Age Requirement: Incumbents selected for Criminal Investigator positions are covered under special law enforcement provisions. This requires that applicants not exceed the maximum age for entry....

Supervisory Criminal Investigator (Assistant Special Agent in Charge)

  • Washington, DC (19 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Washington, DC (19 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 30+ days ago

Summary ATF is a law enforcement agency in the U.S....

Fraud Investigator IV

  • Vienna, VA (10 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Vienna, VA (10 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 30+ days ago

enforcement Full Job Description Overview To identify, review, investigate fraud activity, claims/cases and risk exposures from various delivery channels....

Investigative analyst/Fraud Investigator

  • Alexandria, VA (20 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Alexandria, VA (20 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 30+ days ago

Roles and Responsibilities: As an Investigative Analyst/Fraud Investigator, you will be responsible for conducting research to support ongoing criminal investigations and summarizing your findings in...

Criminal Investigator (special Agent)

  • Washington, DC (19 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Washington, DC (19 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 90+ days ago

The first installment of $15,000 will be paid following successful completion of Secret Service Criminal Investigator training....

Criminal Investigator - Special Agent Talent and Achievement Recruitment Program (STAR)

  • Washington, DC (19 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Washington, DC (19 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 90+ days ago

Duties include: Conducting criminal investigations pertaining to financial obligations of the United States. Providing protection for various protectees....

Criminal Investigator (Special Agent) - HAMMER

  • Washington, DC (19 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Washington, DC (19 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 90+ days ago

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

Criminal Investigator (Special Agent) - Counter Assault Team

  • Washington, DC (19 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Washington, DC (19 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 90+ days ago

Special Operations unit or a federal, state, or local law enforcement tactical team....

Financial Investigator

  • Tysons Corner, VA (8 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Tysons Corner, VA (8 miles from Herndon, VA)
  • 90+ days ago

Ideally, you will also have: Experience in law enforcement. Experience in analyzing, organizing, and presenting a large volume of data using common software programs....

Demographic Data for Herndon, VA

Moving to Herndon, VA? Find some basic demographic data about Herndon, VA below.


Local
National
94,515
3,064
Medium/Lg

Detective Online Courses and Training Opportunities

iHireLawEnforcement curates thousands of courses in order to recommend the best ones to help further your career. If you register for a course using the links on our site, we may receive a small commission.
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...
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...

Salary for Detective Jobs in Herndon, VA

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 Herndon, VA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
44.5%
Master's Degree
18.5%
Associate's Degree
12.6%
High School or GED
10.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
8.6%
Doctorate Degree
2.7%
Some College
2.6%
Some High School
0.4%


Other Career Titles

Here are some other career titles that require similar skills