Detective & Investigator

Detectives and Investigators gather and analyze evidence of possible crimes and illicit activity in a variety of contexts, from undercover surveillance and crime scene analysis to investigative audits that expose corporate fraud and white collar crime.
- Law Enforcement
- Private Investigators
- Government Agencies
- Corporate Auditors
- Legal Investigators
COA Programs
- Associate in Applied Science in Criminal Justice Technology4 semesters
- Basic Law Enforcement Training Certificate (sponsored by the N.C. Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission and the N.C. Sheriffs’ Education & Training Standards Commission)1 semester
Salary in NC
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Entry
$40,770
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Median
$50,080
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Experienced
$69,210
Job Outlook
+15%
Qualifications
An associate degree from COA will make you equally or better qualified than 50% of current Detectives and Investigators.