Detectives for hire in Cleveland, OH
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Leadership8%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED42%Bachelor's degree30%Associate's degree14%Years of experience
More than 10 years92%6-10 years6%Less than a year2%Current company
Cleveland Police DepartmentMacy's
1st Security Services and OperationsTime at current job
More than 5 years48%2-5 years24%Less than a year18%
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Last updated: Sep 15, 2026
Detective: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cleveland, OH: $73,312 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $57,923 – $92,790 yearly
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Self employed
Lakewood, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Series 7Guard CardCertified Fraud ExaminerCertified Anti-Money Laundering SpecialistBaton PermitFirearms License+10 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsPublic SpeakingAnalysis SkillsLeadershipPolice Sergeant
Cleveland, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceStrategic PlanningAnalysis SkillsAsset Protection Manager
Cleveland, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
AEDCPIFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsPolice Detective
Parma, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRPeace Officer CertificationSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsPublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft WordSite Manager
Beachwood, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHuman ResourcesData CollectionSecurityPrivate Investigator
Lakewood, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Private Investigator LicenseDriver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementComputer OperationComputer LiteracyComputer Skills
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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 organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a detective?
Common licenses or certifications for detectives include: Driver's License, First Aid Certification and Peace Officer Certification.
What are some job titles related to detectives?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to detectives include: site manager, police officer II and self employed.
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 Cleveland, OH, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a detective?
Most detectives have 37 years of professional experience.
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