Criminal Investigators for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills7%Leadership6%Education level
Bachelor's degree47%Master's degree24%High school diploma or GED18%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years2%3-5 years10%Current company
Cook County Sheriff’s Office
Saks Fifth Avenue
All Investigations GroupTime at current job
Less than a year15%1-2 years23%2-5 years41%
Browse Indeed's database of 653 profiles for Criminal Investigators in Chicago, IL
Last updated: Aug 13, 2026
Criminal Investigator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $86,090 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $51,622 – $143,571 yearly
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Vice President – Business Continuity & Security Management
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
EPA Type IIICBCPCertified Safety ProfessionalConfined Space CertificationEMT CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSkills
EMT ExperienceStrategic PlanningLeadershipISO 14001ISO 14000 FamilyEnvironmental Management SystemsINVESTIGATOR
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Certified Fraud ExaminerEMT CertificationBaton PermitFirearms LicensePERC CardPrivate Investigator LicenseSkills
Strategic PlanningCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperiencePrivate Investigator/Process Server
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationEMT CertificationPERC CardCPRDriver's LicenseSkills
Supervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsSecurityPERC CardPassenger VehicleDrivingLicensed Private Investigator
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicensePERC CardPrivate Investigator LicenseLicensed Nursing AssistantCPRCNASkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportWater Management Investigator
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CDLSchool Bus EndorsementPassenger EndorsementFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCDL BSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsMilitaryCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportLoss Prevention Officer
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardOSHA 10PERC CardDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CSkills
Public SpeakingLeadershipSupervising ExperienceService Technician ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational Skills
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What's the average time to fill a Criminal Investigator role?
The average time to fill a Criminal Investigator role is 25 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do criminal investigators tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a Criminal Investigator include: communication skills, organizational skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for a Criminal Investigator?
Common licenses or certifications for criminal investigators include: Driver's License, PERC Card and CPR.
What are some job titles related to criminal investigators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to criminal investigators include: INVESTIGATOR, vice president – business continuity & security management and private investigator / instructor / livescan technician.
What level of education is common for a Criminal Investigator?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a Criminal Investigator in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a Criminal Investigator?
Most criminal investigators have 25 years of professional experience.
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