Narcotics detective vs job trainer

The differences between narcotics detectives and job trainers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a narcotics detective has an average salary of $51,008, which is higher than the $47,698 average annual salary of a job trainer.

The top three skills for a narcotics detective include surveillance operations, patrol and crime scenes. The most important skills for a job trainer are work ethic, team work, and on-the-job training.

Narcotics detective vs job trainer overview

	Narcotics Detective	Job Trainer
Yearly salary	$51,008	$47,698
Hourly rate	$24.52	$22.93
Growth rate	3%	8%
Number of jobs	554	66,375
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 53%	Bachelor's Degree, 41%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	-	4

Narcotics detective vs job trainer salary

Narcotics detectives and job trainers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Narcotics Detective	Job Trainer
Average salary	$51,008	$47,698
Salary range	Between $34,000 And $74,000	Between $31,000 And $71,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between narcotics detective and job trainer education

There are a few differences between a narcotics detective and a job trainer in terms of educational background:

	Narcotics Detective	Job Trainer
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 53%	Bachelor's Degree, 41%
Most common major	Criminal Justice	Business
Most common college	-	University of Pennsylvania

Narcotics detective vs job trainer demographics

Here are the differences between narcotics detectives' and job trainers' demographics:

	Narcotics Detective	Job Trainer
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 89.1% Female, 10.9%	Male, 47.5% Female, 52.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.9% Unknown, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 17.0% Asian, 2.8% White, 62.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 10.5% Unknown, 6.3% Hispanic or Latino, 17.0% Asian, 5.9% White, 59.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	9%	12%

Differences between narcotics detective and job trainer duties and responsibilities

Narcotics detective example responsibilities.

Job duties as a patrol deputy are to answer calls, transport mental people, serve warrants.
Train troopers in patrol investigation procedures.
Demonstrate expert proficiency in firearms usage and maintenance.
Supervise all-source intelligence collection, cycle and processes in accordance with FBI and DEA investigative requirements regarding information gaps.
Supervise all-source intelligence collection, cycle and processes in accordance with FBI and DEA investigative requirements regarding information gaps.

Job trainer example responsibilities.

Lead numerous presentations at POA meetings that include managed care, resource utilization, and selling techniques.
Lead project management, curriculum writing and pilot facilitation in collaboration with advisory team.
Design and conduct training classes for both OJT's and production associates.
Create training materials such as job aids, presentations, eLearning modules, and facilitator guides.
Work with local adoption agencies to help newly adopt dogs form strong bonds with their new owners through private training sessions.
Utilize effective presentation and facilitation skills with creative training techniques.

Narcotics detective vs job trainer skills

Common narcotics detective skills

Surveillance Operations, 18%
Patrol, 14%
Crime Scenes, 13%
Law Enforcement Agencies, 8%
Public Safety, 4%
Narcotics Investigations, 4%

Common job trainer skills

Work Ethic, 44%
Team Work, 12%
On-The-Job Training, 7%
Training Materials, 7%
Safety Procedures, 6%
Employee Training, 6%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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