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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Special Response Team - Major Sporting Events

  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago

enforcement Request law enforcement assistance as needed and support law enforcement as requested Investigate and prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities; maintain written...

Structor Group

Senior Superintendent

Structor Group, Inc. is a commercial general contractor providing construction and renovation services to the healthcare, higher education, commercial office, and specialty markets. We are an...

Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Secret Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Training Job...

Job description Northstar Construction Services is now hiring an experienced Senior Traveling Superintendent. Must have 5+ years commercial construction experience and multiple years of experience...

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Air and Missile Defense Commander

  • San Diego, CA
  • 19 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 19 days ago

Type of Requisition: Pipeline Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Secret Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Business Operations Job...

Ballistic Missile Defense Commander

  • San Diego, CA
  • 19 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 19 days ago

Type of Requisition: Pipeline Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret/SCI Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret/SCI Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Business...

Part-Time Assistant Chief Technician Radiology

  • Bronx, NY
  • 3 hours ago
  • Bronx, NY
  • 3 hours ago

This position is responsible for the daily operations of services, to include coordination of assigned staff (Techs, RNs, PAs etc. ), allocation of resources (personnel and equipment)with the goal...

Two years of professional experience in disaster response, shelter work, emergency health services, armed forces, law enforcement, firefighting or similarly trained emergency response....

BUREAU CHIEF (MCP Major) - #25-004172-0001

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 3 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 3 hours ago

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education : Abachelors degree from an accredited college or university with majorcoursework in law enforcement, criminal justice, criminology, or a relatedfield in law enforcement...

Senior Superintendent

  • Geneva, NY
  • 3 hours ago
  • Geneva, NY
  • 3 hours ago

Overview About Suffolk Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates and invests. Suffolk is an end-to-end business that provides value throughout the entire project lifecycle by...

Senior Superintendent - UIC Sanatu

  • Springfield, IL
  • 7 hours ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 7 hours ago

UIC Government Services and the Bowhead Family of Companies Senior Superintendent - UIC Sanatu in Springfield , Illinois Overview Company Overview Ukpeagvik Inupiat Corporation (UIC) is the...

Park Resource Ranger, DCNR - Colonel Denning Park Complex

  • Gap, PA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Gap, PA
  • 7 hours ago

Park Resource Ranger, DCNR - Colonel Denning Park Complex Print ( Apply Park Resource Ranger, DCNR - Colonel Denning Park Complex Salary $18.05 Hourly Location Cumberland County, PA Job Type Civil...

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Executive Assistant / Chief of Staff

  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • 8 hours ago
  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • 8 hours ago

Job Overview: We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Executive Assistant / Chief of Staff to manage the daily operations of our family and business affairs. This dual role requires...

Senior Superintendent - UIC Sanatu

  • Augusta, ME
  • 8 hours ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 8 hours ago

at UIC Government Services and the Bowhead Family of in Augusta, Maine, United States Job Description Overview Company Overview Ukpeagvik Inupiat Corporation ( UIC ) is the village corporation of...

Park Resource Ranger, DCNR - Colonel Denning Park Complex

  • Newville, PA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Newville, PA
  • 11 hours ago

THE POSITION Are you curious about the behind-the-scenes efforts that maintain our state parks for everyone's pleasure? The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is seeking a dependable...

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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...
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
34.8%
Master's Degree
21.2%
High School or GED
15.8%
Associate's Degree
13.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.5%
Doctorate Degree
4.5%
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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