Detectives for hire in Milwaukee, WI
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Leadership8%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED36%Associate's degree27%Bachelor's degree27%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years6%3-5 years4%Current company
GT Private Detective AgencyCity of Milwaukee Police DepartmentABC Legal Services
Time at current job
Less than a year17%1-2 years20%2-5 years37%
Browse Indeed's database of 140 profiles for Detectives in Milwaukee, WI
Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Detective: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Milwaukee, WI: $104,546 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $83,611 – $130,722 yearly
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Private Police Officer/Private Detective
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardCDLClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationBaton Permit+6 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportLaw EnforcementSecurity Officer
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseLoss Prevention QualifiedCPR+4 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementLoss PreventionAsset Protection Detective
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Class DAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationLoss Prevention QualifiedCPRSkills
Risk ManagementMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheetsOccupational Safety Regulation ComplianceWorkplace SafetySafety RegulationsSecurity Operations Supervisor
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardTeaching CertificationBaton PermitFirearms LicensePERC Card+10 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperiencePublic SpeakingTime ManagementSecurity specialist
Elm Grove, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationFirearms License+4 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsSecurityBus Operator
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementClass DGuard CardPassenger EndorsementFirearms LicenseDriver's License+10 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceClient Relationship ManagementManagementMicrosoft Office
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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, leadership and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a detective?
Common licenses or certifications for detectives include: Driver's License, Guard Card and CPR.
What are some job titles related to detectives?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to detectives include: asset protection detective, security operations supervisor and security 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 Milwaukee, WI, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a detective?
Most detectives have 20 years of professional experience.
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