Detectives for hire in Memphis, TN
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Most popular skills
Leadership8%Communication Skills8%Supervising Experience7%Education level
Bachelor's degree46%High school diploma or GED23%Master's degree13%Years of experience
Less than a year2%3-5 years4%6-10 years16%Current company
Memphis Police DepartmentBlackwatch InvestigationCode 4 SecurityTime at current job
Less than a year8%1-2 years10%2-5 years36%
Browse Indeed's database of 137 profiles for Detectives in Memphis, TN
Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Detective: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Memphis, TN: $92,050 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $86,972 – $97,426 yearly
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Detective/ K9 Handler
West Memphis, Arkansas
Licenses & certifications
Class DWelding MachinesMotor Vehicle Inspection LicenseDriver's LicenseWeldingPeace Officer Certification+8 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceLeadershipSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingPresentation SkillsPolice Officer/Detective
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationBaton PermitDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Communication SkillsPatrollingSecurityInformation SecuritySurveillance EquipmentSurveillance MonitoringPrivate Investigator
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Private Investigator LicenseReal Estate LicenseDriver's LicenseReal Estate BrokerSkills
Supervising ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipLoss Prevention Supervisor
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRBLSSkills
LeadershipJanitorial ExperienceCustodial ExperienceCleaningLoss PreventionMaterials HandlingChief Investigator
Marion, Arkansas
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementFirst AidCPRPrivate Investigator
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Real Estate BrokerPrivate Investigator LicenseReal Estate LicenseSkills
Time ManagementSurveillanceInterviewingReport PreparationReport WritingInvestigative Background Checks
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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: leadership, communication skills and supervising experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for a detective?
Common licenses or certifications for detectives include: CPR, First Aid Certification and Driver's License.
What are some job titles related to detectives?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to detectives include: private investigator, asset protection detective and detective/ K9 handler.
What level of education is common for a detective?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a detective in Memphis, TN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a detective?
Most detectives have 21 years of professional experience.
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