Detectives for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Leadership10%Communication Skills10%Time Management7%Education level
High school diploma or GED37%Bachelor's degree23%Master's degree16%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years40%1-2 years10%Current company
Macy's
Chicago Police Department
Marshalls
Time at current job
2-5 years57%More than 5 years29%Less than a year14%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,346 profiles for Detectives in Chicago, IL
Last updated: Oct 9, 2026
Detective: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $116,080 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $70,139 – $192,113 yearly
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Armed Supervior
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardBatonsFirst Aid CertificationBaton PermitFirearms License+5 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsDispensary security concierge
City of Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationPERC CardDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingAsset Protection
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Class DFirearms LicenseDriver's LicensePERC CardNon-CDL Class CArmed Security License+3 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingHost/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTask Force Officer (TFO)
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Top Secret ClearanceClass DAEDRBT CertificationFirst Aid CertificationTS/SCI+6 moreSkills
Presentation SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsForeign Language ProficiencyStore Detective
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardPharmacy Technician CertificationFirearms LicensePERC CardPTCB CertificationSkills
Time ManagementPharmacy Technician ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipPersonal Assistant ExperienceLoss Prevention Detective
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicensePERC CardDriver's LicenseCPR+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementPersonal Assistant ExperienceSupervising ExperiencePublic RelationsCash Handling
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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: leadership, communication skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for detectives?
Common licenses or certifications for detectives include: Driver's License, First Aid Certification and PERC Card.
What are some job titles related to detectives?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to detectives include: detective/task force officer, task force officer (tfo) and lead homicide 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 Chicago, IL, 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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