Detectives for hire in Harrisburg, PA

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills10%
    Analysis Skills6%
    Leadership6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED37%
    Bachelor's degree32%
    Associate's degree17%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years70%
    1-2 years10%
    3-5 years10%
  • Current company

    Boscov's Department Store
    Customer Fulfilment and Chewy
    Foxhound Detective Agency
  • Time at current job

    1-2 years44%
    More than 5 years33%
    2-5 years22%

Browse Indeed's database of 171 profiles for Detectives in Harrisburg, PA

Last updated: Oct 11, 2026

Detective: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Harrisburg, PA: $85,144 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $60,169 – $120,485 yearly

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    Middletown, Pennsylvania

    Licenses & certifications

    Top Secret ClearanceSecret Clearance

    Skills

    Strategic PlanningAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime Management
  • Loss Prevention Detective

    New Cumberland, Pennsylvania

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's License

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingLeadershipTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills
  • Police Detective

    Middletown, Pennsylvania

    Licenses & certifications

    CPRSurveillance

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsSurveillanceLaw EnforcementCase Management
  • Police Lieutenant, Supervisor of UPMC Public Safety and Security

    Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

    Licenses & certifications

    Guard CardFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseArmed Security LicenseConcealed Carry PermitPeace Officer Certification+7 more

    Skills

    Strategic PlanningAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipPublic Speaking
  • Loss Prevention Detective

    Camp Hill, Pennsylvania

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseLoss Prevention QualifiedCPRConcealed Carry Permit+1 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsConstruction ExperienceLoss PreventionHeavy Equipment OperationSecurity
  • Loss Prevention Detective

    Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

    Licenses & certifications

    Loss Prevention Qualified

    Skills

    Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsCross-Functional CollaborationCross-Functional CommunicationMicrosoft OutlookVendor Management

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What's the average time to fill a detective role?

The average time to fill a detective role is 15 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, analysis skills and leadership.

What licenses or certifications are common for detectives?

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: loss prevention detective, police lieutenant, supervisor of UPMC public safety and security and assistant deputy chief – bureau of criminal investigation.

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 Harrisburg, PA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a detective?

Most detectives have 28 years of professional experience.

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