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 DepartmentThe TJX Companies, Inc
Metro Nashville Police DepartmentTime at current job
Less than a year16%1-2 years16%2-5 years34%
Browse Indeed's database of 157 profiles for Detectives in Nashville, TN
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 moreSkills
LeadershipSecuritySurveillanceSocial Media ManagementBloggingOnline BlogsPolice Lieutenant
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardOC CertificationBaton PermitFirearms LicenseDriver's License+7 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsIrecruitmentArmed Security Officer
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+1 moreSkills
LeadershipLoss PreventionAnimal CareServingVenue Beverage ServiceBar ExperienceSecurity Officer II/Mental Health Technician
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Class D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationCPRBLSSkills
Law EnforcementMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelWord ProcessingSpreadsheetsWord EmbeddingsExecutive Protection Agent
Hermitage, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Firearms LicenseDriver's LicenseArmed Security LicenseConcealed Carry PermitSkills
EnglishLaw EnforcementEmergency ManagementConflict ManagementSurveillanceSecurityGeneral Crimes Detective
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Lean Six Sigma Yellow BeltOSHA 10OSHASkills
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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