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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Senior Superintendent Commercial Construction

  • Richmond, VA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 2 hours ago

Senior Superintendent - Commercial Construction Full-Time | Field-Based | Virginia Estimated Salary: $120,000 - $135,000/year (DOE) Are you a seasoned construction professional with a passion for...

Traveling Senior Superintendent - MSG - Data Cente

  • Jackson, MS
  • 2 hours ago
  • Jackson, MS
  • 2 hours ago

Division:Critical Facilities-Data CentersProject Location(s):Charlotte, NC 28201 USAMinimum Years Experience:Travel Involved:Job Type:RegularJob Classification:ExperiencedEducation:Job Family:...

Senior Superintendent - Healthcare - J15069

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 2 hours ago

Supervision of the construction project resulting in successful project completion Job Description: POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Able to perform all superintendent job responsibilities...

Senior Superintendent (homebuilding)

  • San Mateo, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • San Mateo, CA
  • 3 hours ago

Our client a long term privately held real estate developer is seeking a dedicated and experienced Homebuilding Superintendent to oversee the daily operations of residential construction projects....

Deputy Commissioner Of Recreation

  • Buffalo, NY
  • 4 hours ago
  • Buffalo, NY
  • 4 hours ago

DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF RECREATION Exam Type Notice of Vacancy Department Parks and Recreation Job Category Administrative/Management Location Category Buffalo Location 95 Franklin Street, Buffalo...

Supervisor - Lieutenant Police Officer - West Hospital

  • Avon, IN
  • 7 hours ago
  • Avon, IN
  • 7 hours ago

Requires successful completion of Indiana Law Enforcement Academy Tier II Police Training. Must undergo a psychological evaluation. Requires three (3) years of Law Enforcement experience....

Assistant Chief Estimator - Landscape Construction

  • Riverside, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Riverside, CA
  • 7 hours ago

Are you the Assistant Chief Estimator we're looking for? At Gothic Landscape, our mission is simple: deliver exceptional customer service and build lasting, authentic relationshipsnot only with...

Deputy Chief Information Officer

  • Rockville, MD
  • 8 hours ago
  • Rockville, MD
  • 8 hours ago

The Deputy Chief Information Officer (DCIO) performs complex professional and administrative work under the direction of, and in concert with, the Chief Information Officer (CIO), and acts for the...

Assistant Chief Building Official

  • Bowling Green, OH
  • 12 hours ago
  • Bowling Green, OH
  • 12 hours ago

A Wood County Application for Employment must be submitted to be considered for employment with Wood County. Resumes submitted without an Employment Application are not considered a complete...

Assistant Chief Engineer

  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago

Job Title Assistant Chief Engineer Job Description Summary Responsible to assist the Chief Engineer with the planning, implementation, coordination, and supervision of mechanical operations,...

Deputy Chief

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

capacity and Law Enforcement Certifications proficient in the use of computers, knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook....

Senior Superintendent - Datacenter

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 1 day ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 1 day ago

Position: Sr. Superintendent - Datacenter Location: Atlanta Yates is proud to be an industry leader in construction and engineering services. To be a top of class organization, Yates is dedicated...

Assistant Chief Engineer

  • Miami, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Miami, FL
  • 1 day ago

Get to know us: NOVO Health Services offers linen management solutions to the healthcare industry. NOVO Health keenly focuses on safety and infection control and provides its partner hospitals...

Major Of Corr Off

  • Palestine, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Palestine, TX
  • 1 day ago

Six years full-time, wage-earning correctional custody or law enforcement experience to include three years in the supervision of employees....

Senior Superintendent

  • Richmond, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 1 day ago

Summary Balfour Beatty Construction is seeking a Senior Superintendent to join our team in Richmond Virginia. This role helps provide overall leadership for on-site field administration,...

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...
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...

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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
34.5%
Master's Degree
21.4%
High School or GED
15.6%
Associate's Degree
13.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.6%
Doctorate Degree
4.6%
Some College
2.9%
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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