Detectives for hire in Newark, DE
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Leadership9%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED55%Bachelor's degree29%Associate's degree7%Years of experience
6-10 years50%More than 10 years50%Current company
Macy's
George W Hill Correctional FacilityAllied Universal compliance and investigations
Time at current job
2-5 years43%1-2 years29%Less than a year14%
Browse Indeed's database of 143 profiles for Detectives in Newark, DE
Last updated: Oct 12, 2026
Detective: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Newark, DE: $69,100 yearly
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Private Investigator
Elkton, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicensePeace Officer CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLaw EnforcementSafety Security Assistant
Bear, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
AEDOC CertificationGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationBaton PermitPrivate Investigator License+6 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsSecurityField Investigator
Newark, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicensePrivate Investigator LicenseDriver's LicenseArmed Security LicenseSkills
Analysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsCablingAsset Protection Detective
Newark, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityDriver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingAsset Protection & Safety Manager
Bear, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
LeadershipStrategic PlanningAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft OfficeAsset Protection Captain
Newark, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardSORACPRSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft Office
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What's the average time to fill a detective role?
The average time to fill a detective role is 15 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 detectives?
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: asset protection detective, senior commissioned constable and security officer.
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 Newark, DE, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a detective?
Most detectives have 29 years of professional experience.
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