Detectives for hire in New York, NY
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 10%
- Communication Skills
- 9%
- Organizational Skills
- 8%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 38%
- Bachelor's degree
- 31%
- Associate's degree
- 21%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
Current company
Macy's Inc
Sephora
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 63%
- 2-5 years
- 38%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,891 profiles for Detectives in New York, NY
Last updated: Nov 13, 2026
Detective: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in New York, NY: $129,824 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $67,392 – $250,093 yearly
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Protective Security Officer (PSO)
Fairview, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
AEDOC CertificationGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationSORABaton Permit+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingPackage Handler
Bronx, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationSORABaton PermitOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+4 moreSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsDetective
Brooklyn, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Certified Fraud ExaminerDriver's LicenseSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipPresentation SkillsAsset Protection Detective
Brooklyn, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardLoss Prevention QualifiedFood Handler CertificationSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsRoving Team, Store Detective
Brooklyn, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityDriver's LicenseLoss Prevention QualifiedSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceTrainingLoss Prevention Officer
New York, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardLoss Prevention QualifiedSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsLeadershipTypingComputer Operation
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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 organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for detectives?
Common licenses or certifications for detectives include: Guard Card, 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: protective security officer (pso), asset protection detective and package handler.
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 New York, NY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a detective?
Most detectives have 26 years of professional experience.
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