Detectives for hire in Atlanta, GA

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  • Most popular skills

    Leadership9%
    Communication Skills8%
    Analysis Skills7%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree31%
    High school diploma or GED29%
    Master's degree20%
  • Years of experience

    3-5 years2%
    6-10 years14%
    More than 10 years84%
  • Current company

    Macys
    The TJX Companies, Inc
    Macy's
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year17%
    1-2 years17%
    2-5 years22%

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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026

Detective: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Atlanta, GA: $129,229 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $81,154$205,785 yearly

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  • Captain

    Atlanta, Georgia

    Licenses & certifications

    Top Secret ClearanceRadiotelephone Operator LicenseAirline Transport Pilot (ATP) CertificateCommercial Pilot License (CPL)Driver's LicenseFirst-Class Medical Certificate+3 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsAlgebraData CollectionGeometryLaw EnforcementHuman Resources
  • Loss Prevention Detective TJX

    Atlanta, Georgia

    Licenses & certifications

    Guard CardLoss Prevention QualifiedDriver's LicenseCPRArmed Security LicensePeace Officer Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalysis Skills
  • Armed Public Safety Officer

    Atlanta, Georgia

    Licenses & certifications

    Guard CardFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CArmed Security License

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsPresentation Skills
  • Asset Protection Detective

    Atlanta, Georgia

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsTraining & DevelopmentTraining
  • Detective Sergeant

    Atlanta, Georgia

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CPeace Officer Certification

    Skills

    Supervising ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsLaw EnforcementDog Handling
  • Regional Store Detective

    Atlanta, Georgia

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's License

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsSupervising Experience

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What's the average time to fill a detective role?

The average time to fill a detective role is 40 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do detectives tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a detective include: leadership, communication skills and analysis skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for a detective?

Common licenses or certifications for detectives include: Driver's License, CPR and First Aid Certification.

What are some job titles related to detectives?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to detectives include: store detective for dicks sporting goods, private detective/private investigation and asset protection detective.

What level of education is common for a detective?

Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a detective in Atlanta, GA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a detective?

Most detectives have 21 years of professional experience.

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