Detectives for hire in Indianapolis, IN

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  • Most popular skills

    Leadership11%
    Communication Skills9%
    Organizational Skills7%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree57%
    High school diploma or GED29%
    Associate's degree6%
  • Years of experience

    1-2 years2%
    3-5 years10%
    6-10 years14%
  • Current company

    Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department
    Marshalls
    Meijer
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year23%
    1-2 years13%
    2-5 years28%

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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026

Detective: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Indianapolis, IN: $86,833 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $72,316$104,264 yearly

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  • Senior Fraud Investigator / Detective (Economic Crimes) / Polygraph Examiner

    Indianapolis, Indiana

    Licenses & certifications

    Fraud DetectionFraud InvestigationFraud Prevention and DetectionFraud Risk AssessmentFinancial Fraud InvestigationFinancial Investigation Techniques+6 more

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsFraud InvestigationFraud DetectionFraud Prevention and DetectionLoss Prevention
  • Asset Protection Investigator (API)

    Indianapolis, Indiana

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDTeaching CertificationChild Development Associate CertificationFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's License+1 more

    Skills

    Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsPublic SpeakingLeadership
  • Deputy Constable

    Indianapolis, Indiana

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class C+1 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceClient Rapport Building
  • Bouncer/Barback

    Indianapolis, Indiana

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSecret Clearance

    Skills

    LeadershipSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsMilitary
  • Store Detective

    Indianapolis, Indiana

    Licenses & certifications

    Property & Casualty LicenseDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Pallet Jack Certification

    Skills

    Strategic PlanningOrganizational SkillsPresentation SkillsParalegal ExperiencePublic SpeakingTime Management
  • Loss Prevention Agent

    Indianapolis, Indiana

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceLeadership

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

The average time to fill a detective role is 40 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: leadership, communication skills and organizational skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for a detective?

Common licenses or certifications for detectives include: Driver's License, CPR and AED.

What are some job titles related to detectives?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to detectives include: asset protection detective, bouncer/barback and senior fraud investigator / detective (economic crimes) / polygraph examiner.

What level of education is common for a detective?

Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a detective in Indianapolis, IN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a detective?

Most detectives have 16 years of professional experience.

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