Criminal Investigators for hire in San Diego, CA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Time Management6%Organizational Skills5%Education level
Bachelor's degree42%Master's degree27%High school diploma or GED15%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years20%1-2 years10%Current company
County of San Diego
CoventBridge Group
Walmart
Time at current job
2-5 years56%Less than a year33%More than 5 years11%
Browse Indeed's database of 244 profiles for Criminal Investigators in San Diego, CA
Last updated: Oct 10, 2026
Criminal Investigator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Diego, CA: $51,911 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $49,717 – $54,202 yearly
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Quality Assurance Manager
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Private Investigator LicensePeace Officer CertificationSkills
Time ManagementAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingRegulatory Compliance Manager
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationCertified Anti-Money Laundering SpecialistPMPLoss PreventionLoss Prevention Qualified+3 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperiencePresentation SkillsTime ManagementRevenue Officer/ Financial Investigator
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Certified Information Systems AuditorCertified Safety ProfessionalFirst Aid CertificationCPRCertified Internal AuditorSecret Clearance+1 moreSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsPublic SpeakingSecret ClearanceTime ManagementAsset Protection Investigator
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Loss Prevention QualifiedCPRSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLoss PreventionComputer OperationCriminal Defense Investigator
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsInvestigative Background ChecksBackground Check Investigation TechniquesUtilizing Background Check ServicesSenior Panel Recruitment Coordinator
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicensePERC CardPrivate Investigator LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsResearchLegal ResearchSurveillanceWorkers' Compensation Insurance KnowledgeWorkers' Compensation
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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 85 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, time management and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for criminal investigators?
Common licenses or certifications for criminal investigators include: Driver's License, Guard Card and Private Investigator License.
What are some job titles related to criminal investigators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to criminal investigators include: criminal defense investigator, quality assurance manager and revenue officer/ financial investigator.
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 San Diego, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a criminal investigator?
Most criminal investigators have 19 years of professional experience.
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