Detectives for hire in Los Angeles, CA
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 11%
- Leadership
- 11%
- Time Management
- 8%
Education level
- Bachelor's degree
- 39%
- High school diploma or GED
- 32%
- Associate's degree
- 17%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 50%
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- Less than a year
- 10%
Current company
Macy's
Target
Walmart
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 50%
- 2-5 years
- 50%
Browse Indeed's database of 586 profiles for Detectives in Los Angeles, CA
Last updated: Oct 26, 2026
Detective: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Los Angeles, CA: $188,442 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $116,482 – $304,857 yearly
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PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR
Los Angeles, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLCertified Notary PublicReal Estate BrokerReal Estate LicenseDriver's LicenseMLO License+2 moreSkills
Presentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsClaims Investigator
Inglewood, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationPrivate Investigator LicenseCPRArmed Security LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCPRCrime Suppression Unit Officer
Los Angeles, California
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationCPRSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipDe-Escalation TechniquesPrevention Agent
Los Angeles, California
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardOC CertificationClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's License+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipPublic SpeakingPresentation SkillsSecurity District Manager
Bell, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardLoss Prevention QualifiedNon-CDL Class CSkills
Public SpeakingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementPresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipLoss Prevention Agent
Los Angeles, California
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationLoss Prevention QualifiedDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingPublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication Skills
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What's the average time to fill a detective role?
The average time to fill a detective role is 18 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 time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for detectives?
Common licenses or certifications for detectives include: Driver's License, Guard Card 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: asset protection detective, deputy sheriff III - detective and loss prevention agent.
What level of education is common for a detective?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a detective in Los Angeles, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a detective?
Most detectives have 19 years of professional experience.
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