Detectives for hire in Charlotte, NC
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills7%Leadership7%Analysis Skills5%Education level
Bachelor's degree54%High school diploma or GED17%Master's degree17%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years2%3-5 years6%Current company
Charlotte Mecklenburg Police DepartmentCharlotte-Mecklenburg Police DepartmentBarefoot Private InvestigationsTime at current job
Less than a year16%1-2 years8%2-5 years30%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Detective: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Charlotte, NC: $161,943 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $102,491 – $255,882 yearly
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Detective Vice and Narcotics
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRDEA LicenseSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsEmployee TrainingStaff TrainingSafety Compliance Specialist
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationLoss Prevention QualifiedPERC CardDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Heavy LiftingSurveillance EquipmentSurveillance MonitoringCCTV System Operation (AV)CCTVVideo SurveillanceAfter School Teacher
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForensic InvestigationEvidence CollectionLegal EvidenceProper Evidence HandlingForensic Procedure+13 moreSkills
Presentation SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTechnical DocumentationWriting SkillsTechnical WritingFraud Investigation Representative
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardDriver's LicenseCPRCriminal JusticeNon-CDL Class CHomeland Security+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsSchedule ManagementCrime Stoppers Coordinator
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CBarbering LicenseSkills
Strategic PlanningCommunication SkillsLaw EnforcementDoor-To-DoorCanvassingMentoringServer
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Loss Prevention QualifiedDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLoss PreventionAsset ProtectionAsset Protection
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What's the average time to fill a detective role?
The average time to fill a detective role is 40 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 analysis skills.
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: after school teacher, server and safety compliance specialist.
What level of education is common for a detective?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a detective in Charlotte, NC, 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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