Detectives for hire in Columbus, OH
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Leadership8%Time Management6%Education level
High school diploma or GED39%Bachelor's degree27%Master's degree15%Years of experience
3-5 years40%More than 10 years40%6-10 years20%Current company
Columbus Division of PoliceGenoa Township Police DepartmentMacy's
Time at current job
1-2 years33%2-5 years33%Less than a year17%
Browse Indeed's database of 175 profiles for Detectives in Columbus, OH
Last updated: Oct 8, 2026
Detective: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbus, OH: $129,250 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $88,533 – $188,694 yearly
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Deputy Sheriff/Detective
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationReal Estate LicenseDriver's LicenseCPRCDL BSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceTime ManagementLoss Prevention Detective
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRCPRSkills
Communication SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsSecurity Guard
Reynoldsburg, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Teaching CertificationRBT CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPRLicensed Practical NurseIAT+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipMental Health CounselingCrisis InterventionStore Detective
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardAmerican Heart Association Heartsaver CertificationCPRSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServicePatrol Division
Grove City, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRPeace Officer CertificationHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsSchedule ManagementInterviewingCorporate Investigator
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
EMR/EHRAEDEMR SystemsEMRPeace Officer CertificationSkills
LeadershipPresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsLaw EnforcementSurveillanceCrisis Intervention
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What's the average time to fill a detective role?
The average time to fill a detective role is 49 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 time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for detectives?
Common licenses or certifications for detectives include: CPR, Driver's License 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: store detective, loss prevention detective and DevOps engineer.
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 Columbus, OH, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a detective?
Most detectives have 14 years of professional experience.
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