Detectives for hire in Columbia, MD
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Leadership8%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED52%Associate's degree21%Bachelor's degree19%Years of experience
Less than 1 year6%3-5 years8%6-10 years8%Current company
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M4 SecurityProsegur Security
Time at current job
Less than 1 year16%1-2 years13%2-5 years44%
Browse Indeed's database of 359 profiles for Detectives in Columbia, MD
Last updated: Jul 14, 2026
Detective: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, MD: $70,779 yearly
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Loss Prevention Detective
Baltimore, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationLoss Prevention QualifiedCPRCMTSkills
Experience Working with Individuals with AutismUpscale Casual ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementAccess Control SystemsPrivate Detective/ Agent
Columbia, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicensePrivate Investigator LicenseSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceArmed Security Officer
Baltimore, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationChauffeur's PermitGuard CardCertified Notary PublicPMPBaton PermitSkills
Organizational SkillsParalegal ExperienceSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipSecurityPrivate Detective
Baltimore, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardOC CertificationBatonsBaton PermitDriver's LicensePrivate Investigator LicenseSkills
Supervising ExperienceCPRWarehouse ExperienceWarehouse OperationsLandscapingAssemblyAsset Protection Detective
Glen Burnie, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Certified Safety ProfessionalAEDFirst Aid CertificationLoss Prevention QualifiedDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsAsset Protection & Online Marketing
Silver Spring, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationSORADriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Communication SkillsWriting SkillsCompliance with Parental InstructionsSurveillance EquipmentSurveillance MonitoringVideo Surveillance
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What's the average time to fill a detective role?
The average time to fill a detective role is 13 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, Guard Card and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to detectives?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to detectives include: asset protection detective, private detective and private detective/ agent.
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 Columbia, MD, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a detective?
Most detectives have 19 years of professional experience.
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