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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Criminal Investigator 1

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 16 hours ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 16 hours ago

Criminal Investigator 1 Georgia - Dekalb - Atlanta HOT Law Enforcement Revenue, Georgia Department of - DOR Feb 26, 2025 Apply for Job Share this Job Sign Up for Job Alerts Criminal Investigator 1 This...

Criminal Investigator SIU - Central Office - Decatur, GA (ADM)

  • Decatur, GA
  • 2 days ago
  • Decatur, GA
  • 2 days ago

State of Georgia Criminal Investigator SIU - Central Office - Decatur, GA (ADM) in Dekalb , Georgia Criminal Investigator SIU - Central Office - Decatur, GA (ADM)...

Criminal Investigator 1 - Smith SP - Southeast Region

  • Glennville, GA
  • 5 days ago
  • Glennville, GA
  • 5 days ago

Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND must meet the prerequisites and complete the Basic Law Enforcement Training Program certification OR Two years of experience...

Criminal Investigator - Human Trafficking

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 7 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 7 days ago

Office of the Attorney General Georgia Department of Law Prosecutions Divisions - Human Trafficking Criminal Investigator This Posting is to fill positions in Augusta and Macon To move forward in the...

Criminal Investigator 1

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 13 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 13 days ago

Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and must meet the prerequisites and complete the Basic Law Enforcement Training Program certification; or two (2) years...

Criminal Investigator 3

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 26 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 26 days ago

Law Enforcement experience in criminal investigations, documenting breaches of security and public disorder, to include criminal arrest and prosecution of serious offenses....

Criminal Investigator

  • Lawrenceville, GA
  • 27 days ago
  • Lawrenceville, GA
  • 27 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
  • 29 days ago
  • Jonesboro, GA
  • 29 days ago

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

Civilian Crime Scene Technician - Police

  • Jonesboro, GA
  • 29 days ago
  • Jonesboro, GA
  • 29 days ago

CIVILIAN CRIME SCENE TECH CLASSIFICATION TITLE: CIVILIAN CRIME SCENE TECHNICIAN PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION The purpose of this classification is to process crime scenes through identifying,...

Criminal Investigator - Organized Retail Crime

  • GA
  • 30+ days ago
  • GA
  • 30+ days ago

Criminal Investigator - Organized Retail Crime Georgia - Fulton - Atlanta NEW HOT Law Enforcement Law, Georgia Department of 4 days ago Apply for Job Share this Job Sign Up for Job Alerts Office of...

Criminal Investigator - Organized Retail Crime

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 30+ days ago

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

Financial Investigator I

  • Blairsville, GA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Blairsville, GA
  • 60+ days ago

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

Financial Investigator

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 60+ 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....

Senior 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....

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
18.4%
Associate's Degree
12.5%
High School or GED
10.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
8.6%
Doctorate Degree
2.8%
Some College
2.6%
Some High School
0.4%


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