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Most popular skills

Communication Skills 12%
Organizational Skills 8%
Supervising Experience 8%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 37%
Master's degree 26%
Bachelor's degree 24%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 2%
1-2 years 4%
3-5 years 12%

Current company

Massachusetts State Police
Macys
NORTHEAST SECURITY

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 29%
1-2 years 23%
2-5 years 29%

Browse Indeed's database of 176 profiles for Detectives in Boston, MA

Last updated: Jul 8, 2026

Detective: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Boston, MA: $123,865 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $81,411$188,458 yearly

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Supervisor

Boston, MA

Licenses & certifications

CHHAGuard CardAEDCertified Payroll ProfessionalFundamental Payroll CertificationFirst Aid Certification

Skills

Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsUnloadingLoadingLoad & Unload

Security Officer

Revere, MA

Licenses & certifications

Class DAEDLifeguard ExperienceLifeguard TrainingFirst Aid CertificationDriver's License

Skills

Communication SkillsTime ManagementLifeguard ExperienceAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsSupervising Experience

Sergeant Detective

Hyde Park, MA

Licenses & certifications

AEDGuard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's License

Skills

Strategic PlanningSafety Training UndergoneNegotiationTeam BuildingCrisis ManagementCrisis Management

Port Authority Police Officer

Hyde Park, MA

Licenses & certifications

State-Specific Police Officer CertificationForensic DNA AnalysisForensic Biology Analysis ExperienceFirst Aid CertificationCrisis InterventionLaw Enforcement

Skills

Strategic PlanningCommunication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceLaw EnforcementOrganizational Strategy Formulation

Police Sergeant/Public Safety Supervisor

Medford, MA

Licenses & certifications

Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCPRDEA License

Skills

Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipLaw EnforcementProject ManagementManaging Projects

Federal Police Officer

West Roxbury, MA

Licenses & certifications

AEDCPIFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseCPRPeace Officer Certification

Skills

Public SpeakingLaw EnforcementSecurityCrisis InterventionUndercover OperationsUndercover Investigation Techniques

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

The average time to fill a detective role is 12 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 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 CPR.

What are some job titles related to detectives?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to detectives include: police sergeant/public safety supervisor, 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 18 years of professional experience.

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