Detective Jobs in Georgia

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(Remote)

  • GA
  • 15 hours ago
  • GA
  • 15 hours ago

Fraud Investigator(Remote) Job Level: Associate Location: GA, US DE, US NY, US CT, US AZ, US NC, US WA, US NJ, US FL, US VA, US SC, US PA, US MA, US IL, US TX, US CA, US UT, US Requisition ID:...

Remote Work

Crime Scene Investigator (Civilian)

  • Sandy Springs, GA
  • 10 days ago
  • Sandy Springs, GA
  • 10 days ago

Support criminal investigations with a variety of techniques to include digital evidence processing and lead development....

Criminal Investigator - Organized Retail Crime

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 11 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 11 days ago

Participates in seminars and professional meetings, including law enforcement intelligence meetings, when available and approved in advance....

Crime Scene Technician

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 12 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 12 days ago

This position is responsible for identifying, collecting, and preserving evidence at crime scene investigations in support of law enforcement activities. · Photographs crime and accident scenes including...

Criminal Investigator 2

  • Franklin, GA
  • 19 days ago
  • Franklin, GA
  • 19 days ago

P.O.S.T. certification and three (3) years of experience in law enforcement or related field; or Georgia P.O.S.T. certification and one (1) year of experience required at the lower level Criminal Investigator...

Financial Investigator I

  • Blairsville, GA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Blairsville, GA
  • 90+ days ago

Case Management: Collaborate with the Legal team and Corporate Security to build cases and gather information for law enforcement or court requests....

Lieutenant, Fire Investigator

  • Augusta, GA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Augusta, GA
  • 30+ days ago

Familiarity with fire and related codes, law enforcement procedures, applicable state and federal codes, courtroom procedures, and photography....

Criminal Investigator

  • Lawrenceville, GA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Lawrenceville, GA
  • 45+ days ago

The individual must be Georgia POST certified at the time of hire, with continued training to develop skills in criminal investigations and law enforcement....

Police Detective - Police

  • Jonesboro, GA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Jonesboro, GA
  • 60+ days ago

Must be certified as a law enforcement officer by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST)....

Financial Investigator

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 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....

Cybercrime Investigator

  • Lawrenceville, GA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Lawrenceville, GA
  • 90+ days ago

Collaborate with other law enforcement agencies, as needed, to investigate cyber-related crimes impacting the campus....

Demographic Data for Georgia

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Salary for Detective Jobs in Georgia

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 Georgia offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
44.3%
Master's Degree
18.5%
Associate's Degree
12.5%
High School or GED
10.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
8.6%
Doctorate Degree
2.8%
Some College
2.6%
Some High School
0.4%


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