Detectives for hire in Austin, TX
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Leadership9%Supervising Experience6%Education level
Bachelor's degree42%High school diploma or GED27%Master's degree18%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years2%6-10 years12%Current company
Austin Police Department1 Force Investigative Service Division2 Zero 5 Security Protection, IncTime at current job
Less than a year26%1-2 years13%2-5 years29%
Browse Indeed's database of 170 profiles for Detectives in Austin, TX
Last updated: Aug 20, 2026
Detective: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Austin, TX: $174,031 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $111,160 – $272,462 yearly
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Private investigator
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
IV CertificationGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicensePrivate Investigator LicensePERC Card+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipCPRTwo-Way Radio CommunicationHandheld RadiosRadio Communication SystemsDeportation Officer / Firearms and Tactical Instructor
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
State-Specific Police Officer CertificationGuard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseActive Shooter Response+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipLaw EnforcementSecurity InvestigationsPrivate Investigator
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRArmed Security LicenseSkills
Analysis SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipLaw EnforcementPolice Lieutenant
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Certified Fraud ExaminerReal Estate BrokerPeace Officer CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceUndercover OperationsUndercover Investigation TechniquesWarrant ProcedureAsset Protection Manager
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationSkills
Training & DevelopmentTrainingReport PreparationReport WritingMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareExecutive Protection Agent
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationSkills
Surveillance EquipmentSurveillance MonitoringCCTV System Operation (AV)CCTVVideo SurveillanceSurveillance
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What's the average time to fill a detective role?
The average time to fill a detective role is 36 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 supervising experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for a detective?
Common licenses or certifications for detectives include: Driver's License, First Aid Certification and Peace Officer Certification.
What are some job titles related to detectives?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to detectives include: police lieutenant, deportation officer / firearms and tactical instructor and private investigator.
What level of education is common for a detective?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a detective in Austin, TX, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a detective?
Most detectives have 20 years of professional experience.
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