Detectives for hire in Nashville, TN

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills9%
    Leadership8%
    Analysis Skills5%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree42%
    Associate's degree26%
    Master's degree16%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year4%
    1-2 years2%
    3-5 years4%
  • Current company

    Metropolitan Nashville Police Department
    The TJX Companies, Inc
    Metro Nashville Police Department
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year16%
    1-2 years16%
    2-5 years34%

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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026

Detective: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Nashville, TN: $74,311 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $62,662$88,125 yearly

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  • Weapons Detection Specialist

    Nashville, Tennessee

    Licenses & certifications

    Class DGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationF EndorsementFirearms LicenseDriver's License+1 more

    Skills

    LeadershipSecuritySurveillanceSocial Media ManagementBloggingOnline Blogs
  • Police Lieutenant

    Nashville, Tennessee

    Licenses & certifications

    Class DGuard CardOC CertificationBaton PermitFirearms LicenseDriver's License+7 more

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsIrecruitment
  • Armed Security Officer

    Nashville, Tennessee

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDGuard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+1 more

    Skills

    LeadershipLoss PreventionAnimal CareServingVenue Beverage ServiceBar Experience
  • Security Officer II/Mental Health Technician

    Nashville, Tennessee

    Licenses & certifications

    Class D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationCPRBLS

    Skills

    Law EnforcementMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelWord ProcessingSpreadsheetsWord Embeddings
  • Executive Protection Agent

    Hermitage, Tennessee

    Licenses & certifications

    Firearms LicenseDriver's LicenseArmed Security LicenseConcealed Carry Permit

    Skills

    EnglishLaw EnforcementEmergency ManagementConflict ManagementSurveillanceSecurity
  • General Crimes Detective

    Nashville, Tennessee

    Licenses & certifications

    Lean Six Sigma Yellow BeltOSHA 10OSHA

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsProject CoordinationCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportRelationship Management

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What's the average time to fill a detective role?

The average time to fill a detective role is 40 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 a detective?

Common licenses or certifications for detectives include: Driver's License, First Aid Certification and Guard Card.

What are some job titles related to detectives?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to detectives include: loss prevention detective, police lieutenant and weapons detection specialist.

What level of education is common for a detective?

Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a detective in Nashville, TN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a detective?

Most detectives have 16 years of professional experience.

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