Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Virginia
Detectives and criminal investigators examine evidence and conduct interviews to solve crimes and prevent violations of federal, state, or local laws. They work for law enforcement agencies, district attorney offices, and specialized investigative units, analyzing case details and building evidence to support prosecutions or prevent criminal activity. In Virginia the median pay is $112,760 a year, 20% above the national median of $93,790.
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Who is hiring in Virginia
Openings in Virginia and remote
- Supervisory Criminal Investigator (Chief, Digital Forensics Branch) · Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives · Sterling, Virginia · $129258–$168040
- Criminal Investigator (SEEK Program Manager) · Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives · Front Royal, Virginia · $129258–$168040
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What it takes
Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience).
Skills that matter most
Knowledge areas
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Licenses and training in Virginia
Detectives and Criminal Investigators pay in other states
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O*NET-SOC 33-3021.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Virginia, annual.