Detectives for hire in Boston, MA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Organizational Skills7%Leadership7%Education level
High school diploma or GED35%Bachelor's degree31%Master's degree13%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years4%3-5 years10%Current company
FIVE BELLOWMacy's
Time at current job
Less than a year11%1-2 years29%2-5 years45%
Browse Indeed's database of 331 profiles for Detectives in Boston, MA
Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Detective: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Boston, MA: $130,525 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $78,251 – $217,721 yearly
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Loss Prevention Detective
Boston, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationLoss Prevention QualifiedDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceDetective
Boston, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Certified Safety ProfessionalAEDFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCPR+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsPublic SpeakingTime ManagementPresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperiencePolice Detective
Wakefield, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Class DAEDFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCPR+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipPublic SpeakingAssistant Manager ExperienceSupervising ExperiencePresentation SkillsSupervisor
Boston, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
CHHAGuard CardAEDCertified Payroll ProfessionalFundamental Payroll CertificationFirst Aid Certification+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsUnloadingLoadingLoad & UnloadDetective
Dorchester Center, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
RBT CertificationFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCPRSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingAsset Protection Associate
Roslindale, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityLoss Prevention QualifiedPERC CardDriver's LicenseCPR+4 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceHost/Hostess ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementServing
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What's the average time to fill a detective role?
The average time to fill a detective role is 38 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, organizational skills and leadership.
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: surveillance specialist, supervisor and asset protection detective.
What level of education is common for a detective?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a detective in Boston, MA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a detective?
Most detectives have 17 years of professional experience.
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