Detectives for hire in Kansas City, KS
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Time Management7%Organizational Skills7%Education level
Bachelor's degree50%High school diploma or GED17%Master's degree13%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years30%3-5 years10%Current company
The TJX Companies, Inc
Kansas City Missouri Police DepartmentKansas City Police DepartmentTime at current job
More than 5 years50%Less than a year17%1-2 years17%
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Last updated: Oct 13, 2026
Detective: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Kansas City, KS: $68,862 yearly
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Detective
Kansas City, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Non-CDL Class CRemote Pilot CertificateSkills
Organizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLaw EnforcementReport PreparationDetective
Kansas City, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRPeace Officer CertificationSkills
Time ManagementAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareLoss Prevention Detective
Kansas City, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseBLSSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsConstruction ExperienceResearchAsset Protection Specialist
Shawnee, Kansas
Licenses & certifications
Baton PermitRemote Pilot CertificateSkills
Analysis SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsInvestigative Background ChecksBackground Check Investigation TechniquesAssistant Director of Loss Prevention
Overland Park, Kansas
Licenses & certifications
AEDLeadershipFirst Aid CertificationLoss PreventionLoss Prevention QualifiedDriver's License+2 moreSkills
Public SpeakingPresentation SkillsLeadershipStrategic PlanningOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementPolice Sergeant / Detective
Kansas City, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationCPRPeace Officer CertificationSkills
LeadershipManagementCommunication SkillsComplianceRisk ManagementOperations
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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, time management and organizational skills.
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: assistant director of loss prevention, detective lieutenant and surveillance operator.
What level of education is common for a detective?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a detective in Kansas City, KS, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a detective?
Most detectives have 17 years of professional experience.
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