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 grow more slowly than average. 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 |
2,565 Medium |
& |
1.5% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
193 Few |
| Champaign Area |
54 Very small |
& |
5.6% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
70 Small |
& |
0.0% |
-1.2% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Cook County |
1,055 Medium |
& |
1.3% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
79 Few |
| Decatur Area |
22 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
0.1% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
90 Small |
& |
5.6% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Du Page County |
116 Small |
& |
1.7% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Edwardsville Area |
46 Very small |
& |
6.5% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
27 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-2.2% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
25 Very small |
& |
4.0% |
-0.1% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Lake County |
105 Small |
& |
1.0% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| McHenry County |
28 Very small |
& |
10.7% |
6.1% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
54 Very small |
& |
-1.9% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
66 Small |
& |
9.1% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
101 Small |
& |
3.0% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
72 Small |
& |
-4.2% |
-1.6% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
104 Small |
& |
1.0% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
51 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
47 Small |
& |
0.0% |
-0.3% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
198 Medium |
& |
0.0% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
148 Medium |
& |
-2.0% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
11 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-5.1% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Will County |
64 Very small |
& |
6.3% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| United States |
117,900 Medium |
& |
-0.7% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
7,800 Few |