Detectives for hire in Louisville, KY

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills11%
    Leadership9%
    Analysis Skills6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED33%
    Bachelor's degree28%
    Master's degree23%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years70%
    Less than a year10%
    3-5 years10%
  • Current company

    Louisville Metro Police Department
    TJ Maxx
    Amazon
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years43%
    More than 5 years43%
    1-2 years14%

Browse Indeed's database of 126 profiles for Detectives in Louisville, KY

Last updated: Oct 9, 2026

Detective: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Louisville, KY: $59,495 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $48,080 – $73,620 yearly

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  • Loss Prevention Specialist

    Louisville, Kentucky

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDOC CertificationFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCPR+2 more

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsPresentation SkillsPublic SpeakingLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime Management
  • Loss Prevention Detective

    Louisville, Kentucky

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDGuard CardPharmacy Technician CertificationRegistered Pharmacy TechnicianFirst Aid CertificationPharmacy Technician License+4 more

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceCustomer Support
  • Professional Security Agent

    Louisville, Kentucky

    Licenses & certifications

    OC CertificationGuard CardAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationBaton Permit+3 more

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft Excel
  • Loss Prevention Detective

    New Albany, Indiana

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseConflict ManagementCPR

    Skills

    LeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSurveillance EquipmentSurveillance Monitoring
  • Loss Prevention Detective

    Jeffersonville, Indiana

    Licenses & certifications

    Loss Prevention QualifiedCPRLaw Enforcement

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsLoss PreventionTraining & DevelopmentTraining
  • Security Training Coordinator/Investigator

    Louisville, Kentucky

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationLean Six Sigma Green BeltCPR

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipWorking with StudentsTeachingLaw EnforcementCriminal Investigation

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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, leadership and analysis 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: loss prevention detective, loss prevention specialist and organ recovery logistics & transportation specialist.

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 Louisville, KY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a detective?

Most detectives have 22 years of professional experience.

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