The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Federal, state, or local law enforcement agencies
Outlook
Demand for this career is expected to show little to no change. Most hiring is tied to state and local budgets.
Job openings will still occur as people retire. Job prospects are best for people who have a bachelor's degree in law enforcement and related experience such as the military. Candidates who can speak more than one language also have more job opportunities.
Detectives and Investigators (CIS 100299)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
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| Illinois |
2,814 Medium |
& |
6.0% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
225 Few |
| Champaign Area |
61 Very small |
& |
6.6% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
61 Small |
& |
4.9% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Cook County |
1,255 Medium |
& |
9.8% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
107 Few |
| Decatur Area |
21 Very small |
& |
4.8% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
109 Small |
& |
3.7% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Du Page County |
136 Small |
& |
-5.1% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Edwardsville Area |
46 Very small |
& |
4.3% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
27 Very small |
& |
-3.7% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
27 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Lake County |
122 Small |
& |
9.8% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| McHenry County |
34 Very small |
& |
5.9% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
51 Very small |
& |
3.9% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
62 Small |
& |
0.0% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
112 Small |
& |
-5.4% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
65 Small |
& |
6.2% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
121 Medium |
& |
2.5% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
55 Very small |
& |
3.6% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
41 Small |
& |
2.4% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
166 Medium |
& |
3.0% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
150 Medium |
& |
2.0% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
13 Very small |
& |
15.4% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Will County |
75 Very small |
& |
10.7% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| United States |
114,400 Medium |
& |
1.5% |
2.8% |
>>>> |
8,600 Few |