Detectives for hire in Chicago, IL
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Communication Skills11%Leadership9%Supervising Experience9%Education level
High school diploma or GED40%Bachelor's degree28%Associate's degree15%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years4%3-5 years4%Current company
Macy's
Meijer
Bleumethieus LLC ( nirvana dispensary center)Time at current job
Less than a year12%1-2 years21%2-5 years33%
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Last updated: Aug 22, 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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Dispensary security concierge
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationPERC CardDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceHost/Hostess ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAsset Protection
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Class DFirearms LicenseDriver's LicensePERC CardNon-CDL Class CArmed Security License+3 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingHost/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLoss Prevention Detective
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicensePERC CardDriver's LicenseCPR+1 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementPersonal Assistant ExperiencePublic RelationsCash HandlingPatrol Officer
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationEMT CertificationPERC CardPrivate Investigator License+4 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLoss Prevention Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardCertified Safety ProfessionalNALSPERC CardLoss Prevention QualifiedDriver's License+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsINVESTIGATOR
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Certified Fraud ExaminerEMT CertificationBaton PermitFirearms LicensePERC CardPrivate Investigator License+22 moreSkills
Strategic PlanningCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalysis 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 37 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 supervising experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for a detective?
Common licenses or certifications for detectives include: Driver's License, Guard Card and PERC Card.
What are some job titles related to detectives?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to detectives include: patrol officer, INVESTIGATOR and dispensary security concierge.
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 20 years of professional experience.
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