Detectives for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Leadership10%Communication Skills10%Supervising Experience9%Education level
High school diploma or GED38%Bachelor's degree30%Master's degree19%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years2%6-10 years24%Current company
Chicago Police Department
Macy's
Meijer
Time at current job
Less than a year14%1-2 years19%2-5 years33%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,266 profiles for Detectives in Chicago, IL
Last updated: Aug 12, 2026
Detective: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $86,631 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $57,020 – $131,619 yearly
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Asset Protection Detective
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardCertified Safety ProfessionalChild Development Associate CertificationClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsDispensary security concierge
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationPERC CardDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceHost/Hostess ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementPatrol Officer
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationEMT CertificationPERC CardPrivate Investigator LicenseSkills
Organizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsSite Security Supervisor/ Control Room Supervisor(SOC)
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Class D SecurityCertified Phlebotomy TechnicianFirst Aid CertificationPERC CardDriver's LicenseLPNSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceAsset Protection Associate
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardOC CertificationFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseLoss Prevention QualifiedPERC CardSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsSecurity Officer
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Certified Information Systems AuditorClass DGuard CardTeaching CertificationCertified Fraud ExaminerCertified Project ManagerSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsSupervising Experience
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What's the average time to fill a Detective role?
The average time to fill a Detective role is 36 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 supervising experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for a Detective?
Common licenses or certifications for detectives include: Driver's License, PERC Card and Guard Card.
What are some job titles related to detectives?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to detectives include: dispensary security concierge, asset protection detective and patrol officer.
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 Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a Detective?
Most detectives have 21 years of professional experience.
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