Detectives for hire in Houston, TX
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Leadership8%Analysis Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED33%Associate's degree23%Bachelor's degree23%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years2%3-5 years6%Current company
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Albertsons Companies, Southern Division – Texas & Louisiana (Albertsons/Tom Thumb/Randalls)Time at current job
Less than a year22%1-2 years14%2-5 years38%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Detective: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Houston, TX: $158,603 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $89,523 – $280,987 yearly
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Overnight Security Site Supervisor
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationLoss Prevention QualifiedCPRForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementSurveillance Investigator
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
LCDCAEDFirst Aid CertificationCADCCounseling CertificationPrivate Investigator License+6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsPublic SpeakingTime ManagementSupervising ExperiencePresentation SkillsLeadershipArmed Security Supervisor
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
OC CertificationGuard CardBaton PermitDriver's LicenseArmed Security LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsPublic SpeakingSupervising ExperienceSurveillanceSurveillance EquipmentCCTV System Operation (AV)Police Officer
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCPRBLSSkills
Personal Assistant ExperienceExecutive Protection ProceduresSecuritySurveillanceCrisis ManagementCrisis Management (Risk Management Strategy)Asset Protection Specialist
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
CNASkills
Analysis SkillsMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheetsData EntryMicrosoft PowerpointPresentation SoftwareFounder & Owner
Houston, Texas
Skills
LeadershipPublic SpeakingStrategic PlanningTeam LeadershipTeam DevelopmentTeam Building
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What's the average time to fill a detective role?
The average time to fill a detective role is 38 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, First Aid Certification and CPR.
What are some job titles related to detectives?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to detectives include: loss prevention internal investigator, police officer and retail operations supervisor.
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 Houston, TX, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a detective?
Most detectives have 15 years of professional experience.
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