Detectives for hire in Boston, MA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Leadership8%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED34%Bachelor's degree26%Master's degree21%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%6-10 years20%1-2 years10%Current company
Stop and Shop Supermarket
Macy's
Bloomingdale's
Time at current job
2-5 years43%1-2 years29%Less than a year14%
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Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Detective: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Boston, MA: $129,882 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $84,083 – $200,625 yearly
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Detective
Dorchester Center, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
RBT CertificationFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCPRSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsLoss Prevention Detective
Boston, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationLoss Prevention QualifiedDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceTime ManagementBilingualDetective
Boston, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Certified Safety ProfessionalAEDFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCPR+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsPublic SpeakingTime ManagementPresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipStore Associate
Revere, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Class DClass D SecurityASE CertificationLoss Prevention QualifiedDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipTypingSurveillanceSecurityPolice Detective
Wakefield, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Class DAEDFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCPR+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipPublic SpeakingAssistant Manager ExperiencePresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsAsset 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 15 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 detectives?
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: supervisor, store associate and asset protection captain.
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 22 years of professional experience.
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