Detectives for hire in Columbus, OH
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Leadership8%Supervising Experience6%Education level
High school diploma or GED39%Bachelor's degree29%Associate's degree12%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years2%3-5 years10%Current company
Meijer
Columbus Division of PoliceA Touch of Class Car WashTime at current job
Less than a year24%1-2 years21%2-5 years32%
Browse Indeed's database of 166 profiles for Detectives in Columbus, OH
Last updated: Aug 23, 2026
Detective: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbus, OH: $85,144 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $60,169 – $120,485 yearly
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Kitchen Assistant
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Class DAEDGuard CardOC CertificationFirst Aid CertificationBaton Permit+5 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingTime ManagementTarget Asset Protection Team Leader
Hilliard, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseLoss Prevention QualifiedCPR+3 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipSGT
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityFire Alarm LicenseFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+2 moreSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingAutoCADCAD SoftwareAutodeskCNCStore Detective
Hilliard, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseCPRCPRConcealed Carry PermitForklift CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsGeneral Freight TransportationFreightUnloadingLoadingLoad & UnloadPatrol Division
Grove City, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRPeace Officer CertificationHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsSchedule ManagementInterviewingDeputy Sheriff/Detective
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationReal Estate LicenseDriver's LicenseCPRCDL BSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsAssistant Manager 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, CPR 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, SGT and insurance 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 Columbus, OH, 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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