Detectives for hire in New York, NY
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Most popular skills
Leadership10%Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED56%Bachelor's degree31%Associate's degree7%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years4%6-10 years22%Current company
New York City Police Department
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AJ Squared SecurityTime at current job
Less than a year32%1-2 years9%2-5 years35%
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Last updated: Sep 9, 2026
Detective: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in New York, NY: $127,647 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $65,802 – $247,616 yearly
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Store Detective
Brooklyn, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Class DAEDCertified Safety ProfessionalGuard CardMandated Reporting LawsFirst Aid Certification+3 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceInformation SecurityPatrollingSecuritySchool Safety Officer
Belleville, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationSORABaton PermitOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+4 moreSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceLeadershipSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementProtective Security Officer (PSO)
Fairview, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
AEDOC CertificationGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationSORABaton Permit+4 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementSecurity Monitor - Domestic Violence Programs
New York, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Word ProcessingAEDGuard CardHeartsaver CertificationFirst Aid CertificationLoss Prevention Qualified+5 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsPresentation SkillsRoving Team, Store Detective
Brooklyn, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityDriver's LicenseLoss Prevention QualifiedSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceCustomer ServiceSecurity Officer
Brooklyn, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationCPRBLSSkills
Time ManagementAnalysis SkillsPresentation SkillsMicrosoft Outlook CalendarOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills
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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: leadership, communication skills and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a detective?
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 asset protection specialist / operations security manager.
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 20 years of professional experience.
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