Detectives for hire in Newark, DE
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Leadership10%Supervising Experience8%Education level
High school diploma or GED48%Bachelor's degree39%Associate's degree9%Years of experience
3-5 years8%6-10 years18%More than 10 years74%Current company
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Time at current job
Less than a year28%1-2 years28%2-5 years20%
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Last updated: Aug 21, 2026
Detective: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Newark, DE: $66,110 yearly
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Private Investigator
Newark, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Some High SchoolAEDWilderness First Responder CertificationHigh School/GEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's License+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsPositive PsychologyAsset Protection & Safety Manager
Bear, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
LeadershipStrategic PlanningAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsPolice Officer
Elkton, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicensePeace Officer CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAsset Protection Detective
Newark, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityDriver's LicenseSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipSenior Commissioned Constable
New Castle, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Act 120First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipMicrosoft WordPolice Constable
Elkton, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CSkills
Organizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsPublic SpeakingSecuritySurveillance
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What's the average time to fill a detective role?
The average time to fill a detective role is 36 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 supervising experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for a detective?
Common licenses or certifications for detectives include: Driver's License, First Aid Certification and CPR.
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 police constable.
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 19 years of professional experience.
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