Detectives for hire in Columbia, MD
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Leadership8%Analysis Skills8%Education level
Bachelor's degree38%High school diploma or GED38%Associate's degree12%Years of experience
Less than a year4%3-5 years4%6-10 years16%Current company
The TJX Companies, Inc
Baltimore Police Department
Macy's
Time at current job
Less than a year5%1-2 years29%2-5 years37%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Detective: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, MD: $73,631 yearly
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Safety Specialist
Baltimore, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Class DEMT CertificationEVOCDriver's LicenseLoss Prevention QualifiedEMT-B+10 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSecurityMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingWord EmbeddingsLead Transportation Security Officer
Pikesville, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Certified Notary PublicFirearms LicensePrivate Investigator LicenseDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsParalegal ExperienceLeadershipARMED SECURITY / PRIVATE DETECTIVE
Gwynn Oak, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardFirearms LicensePrivate Investigator LicenseCPRTWIC CardSkills
Data EntryCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportPhysical SecuritySecuritySurveillancePersonal Trainer
Silver Spring, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerCertified Fitness InstructorAEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceSpecial OperationsCultural CompetencyPersonal TrainingLoss Prevention Detective
Baltimore, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityFirearms LicensePERC CardCPRArmed Security License+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsRemote Pilot in Command
Glen Burnie, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Private InvestigationClass D SecurityCISSPPrivate Investigator LicenseDriver's LicenseCriminal Investigation+6 moreSkills
Public SpeakingCommunication SkillsEMT ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational 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 analysis skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a detective?
Common licenses or certifications for detectives include: Driver's License, Guard Card and CPR.
What are some job titles related to detectives?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to detectives include: personal trainer, private detective and internal affairs / background investigations.
What level of education is common for a detective?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a detective in Columbia, MD, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a detective?
Most detectives have 35 years of professional experience.
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