Detectives for hire in Austin, TX
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 9%
- Communication Skills
- 8%
- Analysis Skills
- 7%
Education level
- Bachelor's degree
- 52%
- High school diploma or GED
- 17%
- Master's degree
- 14%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- Less than a year
- 10%
Current company
Neiman Marcus Group
Nordstrom
TJX Companies
Time at current job
- More than 5 years
- 67%
- 1-2 years
- 22%
- 2-5 years
- 11%
Browse Indeed's database of 191 profiles for Detectives in Austin, TX
Last updated: Nov 7, 2026
Detective: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Austin, TX: $169,958 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $105,870 – $272,842 yearly
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Deportation Officer / Firearms and Tactical Instructor
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCPR+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipLaw EnforcementAlarm System Monitoring ProceduresAlarm SystemsLoss Prevention Training Specialist
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardGoogle Data Analytics CertificateLoss Prevention QualifiedSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsLoss PreventionSurveillance EquipmentSurveillance MonitoringCCTV System Operation (AV)Investigator
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsEvidence CollectionReport WritingInvestigative ReportsTypingPolice Lieutenant
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Certified Fraud ExaminerReal Estate BrokerPeace Officer CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipOpen-Source Intelligence (OSINT)Undercover OperationsUndercover Investigation TechniquesWarrant ProcedurePrivate Investigator
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipWord ProcessingDocumentation ToolsResearchLegal ResearchPrivate Investigator
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Private Investigator LicenseSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementSurveillanceSecurityLoss PreventionWriting Skills
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What's the average time to fill a detective role?
The average time to fill a detective role is 18 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 detectives?
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: private investigator, police lieutenant and sergeant / former detective.
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 16 years of professional experience.
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