Detectives for hire in Aurora, IL

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills11%
    Leadership9%
    Organizational Skills7%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree40%
    Associate's degree24%
    High school diploma or GED20%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year8%
    1-2 years4%
    3-5 years4%
  • Current company

    Meijer
    Elgin Police Department
    Macy's
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year12%
    1-2 years24%
    2-5 years36%

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Last updated: Aug 22, 2026

Detective: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Aurora, IL: $65,980 yearly

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  • Police Sergeant

    Naperville, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Firearm HandlingSpecialized Firearms TrainingDriver's LicensePERC CardBasic Firearms TrainingFirearms

    Skills

    Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementStrategic PlanningRisk AnalysisRisk Assessment
  • Lieutenant

    Elburn, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Class DOC CertificationAEDHeartsaver CertificationFirst Aid CertificationAmerican Red Cross CPR Certification+6 more

    Skills

    LeadershipPublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperiencePresentation SkillsTime Management
  • Paranormal Investigator/ Co-owner

    Glendale Heights, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationBaton PermitDriver's LicenseCPR+1 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementAnalysis SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadership
  • Executive Protection

    Winfield, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    State-Specific Police Officer CertificationClass DAEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+1 more

    Skills

    Public SpeakingSupervising ExperienceLeadershipStrategic PlanningOrganizational SkillsPresentation Skills
  • Detective

    Montgomery, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Class DAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's License+2 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsData ClassificationLeadershipPublic SpeakingSupervising ExperienceOrganizational Skills
  • Probation Officer

    Joliet, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicensePERC CardCPR+1 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceAnalysis Skills

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

The average time to fill a detective role is 37 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: communication skills, leadership and organizational skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for a detective?

Common licenses or certifications for detectives include: Driver's License, CPR and PERC Card.

What are some job titles related to detectives?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to detectives include: paranormal investigator/ co-owner, executive protection and probation officer.

What level of education is common for a detective?

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

How many years of experience is common for a detective?

Most detectives have 30 years of professional experience.

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