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 DepartmentMarshalls
Meijer
Time at current job
Less than a year23%1-2 years13%2-5 years28%
Browse Indeed's database of 174 profiles for Detectives in Indianapolis, IN
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 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsFraud InvestigationFraud DetectionFraud Prevention and DetectionLoss PreventionAsset Protection Investigator (API)
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
AEDTeaching CertificationChild Development Associate CertificationFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's License+1 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsPublic SpeakingLeadershipDeputy Constable
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class C+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceClient Rapport BuildingBouncer/Barback
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSecret ClearanceSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsMilitaryStore Detective
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Property & Casualty LicenseDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Pallet Jack CertificationSkills
Strategic PlanningOrganizational SkillsPresentation SkillsParalegal ExperiencePublic SpeakingTime ManagementLoss Prevention Agent
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
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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