Detectives for hire in Memphis, TN

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    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Leadership
    10%
    Communication Skills
    9%
    Time Management
    7%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree
    37%
    Master's degree
    23%
    High school diploma or GED
    23%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    90%
    6-10 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • Macy's
    • JBS
    • CoreCivic
  • Time at current job

    More than 5 years
    60%
    2-5 years
    40%

Browse Indeed's database of 165 profiles for Detectives in Memphis, TN

Last updated: Nov 11, 2026

Detective: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Memphis, TN: $96,581 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $92,979 – $100,323 yearly
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  • Sanitation Worker

    Memphis, Tennessee

    Licenses & certifications

    Certified Safety ProfessionalGuard CardOSHA Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseCertified Medical AssistantLow-Voltage Electrical Systems+5 more

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadership
  • Private Investigator

    Memphis, Tennessee

    Licenses & certifications

    Private Investigator LicenseReal Estate LicenseDriver's LicenseReal Estate Broker

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipProject Management
  • MACY'S Loss Prevention Detective

    Memphis, Tennessee

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationCPR

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLoss PreventionSurveillance
  • Detective/ K9 Handler

    West Memphis, Arkansas

    Licenses & certifications

    Class DStick WeldingWelding MachinesMotor Vehicle Inspection LicenseTIG WeldingShielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)+13 more

    Skills

    Mechanic ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingPresentation SkillsCommunication Skills
  • Special Officer

    Memphis, Tennessee

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipPatrollingSecurityLaw EnforcementCrisis Intervention
  • Chief Investigator

    Marion, Arkansas

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementFirst AidCPRFirst Aid Training

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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: leadership, communication skills and time management.

What licenses or certifications are common for detectives?

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: asset protection detective, special officer 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 22 years of professional experience.

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