Detectives for hire in Lancaster, PA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Supervising Experience8%Leadership6%Education level
High school diploma or GED52%Bachelor's degree29%Vocational or technical training7%Years of experience
3-5 years10%6-10 years14%More than 10 years76%Current company
Baltimore Police Department
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Walmart
Time at current job
Less than a year13%1-2 years13%2-5 years21%
Browse Indeed's database of 154 profiles for Detectives in Lancaster, PA
Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Detective: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Lancaster, PA: $74,120 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $57,709 – $95,196 yearly
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Police Detective
Willow Street, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Government Agency Investigation ExperienceDigital Forensics TechniquesInvestigative Background ChecksFirearms LicenseInvestigative Forensic AnalysisForensic Investigation+18 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsIntelligence ExperienceSurveillanceAct 235 armed agent
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementPassenger EndorsementX EndorsementHazmat EndorsementTanker EndorsementClass D+19 moreSkills
OTRCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsDetective/ FBI Task Force Officer
York, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerEPA CertificationEPA Type IEPA Type IIDriver's LicenseEPA Refrigeration CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingTime ManagementMechanic ExperiencePolice Officer
York, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
AEDAct 120TaserFirst Aid CertificationBaton PermitPERC Card+5 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceSecurityStockingCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportSecurity Officer
Windsor, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Class DOC CertificationAEDGuard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid Certification+3 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsStockingCustomer ServiceSpecial Agent
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Infant & Toddler CertificationCriminal InvestigationLaw EnforcementSkills
Communication SkillsLoss PreventionInvestigative Interviewing TechniquesCrime Scene Investigation TechniquesEvidence CollectionReport Preparation
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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, supervising experience and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for a detective?
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: detective/ FBI task force officer, club/ event security and sergeant.
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 Lancaster, 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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