Detectives for hire in Newark, NJ
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Organizational Skills8%Leadership7%Education level
High school diploma or GED58%Bachelor's degree24%Associate's degree9%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years10%3-5 years6%Current company
Macy's
NYPD
Allied Universal
Time at current job
Less than a year29%1-2 years11%2-5 years26%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Detective: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Newark, NJ: $85,122 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $42,325 – $171,195 yearly
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Private Detective
Belleville, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationSORAPrivate Investigator LicenseDriver's License+3 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsEmergency ResponseSergeant Detective
Staten Island, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCPRArmed Security LicensePeace Officer CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperiencePresentation SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLoss Prevention Officer
Roselle, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseArmed Security LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsPublic SpeakingSecurityLoss PreventionCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportAsset Protection Store Detective Supervisor/ Investigator Task Force
Newark, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Property & Casualty LicenseDriver's LicenseCPRHIPAASkills
Microsoft ExcelSpreadsheetsMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareMicrosoft PowerpointPresentation SoftwareOperations Manager
Linden, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationCPRSkills
Asset ProtectionAsset ProtectionSurveillance EquipmentSurveillance MonitoringCCTV System Operation (AV)CCTVPolice Detective
Newark, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
Supervising ExperiencePatrollingReport PreparationReport WritingCustomer ServiceCustomer Support
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What's the average time to fill a detective role?
The average time to fill a detective role is 38 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, organizational skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for a detective?
Common licenses or certifications for detectives include: Guard Card, Driver's License and CPR.
What are some job titles related to detectives?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to detectives include: detective sergeant / detective bureau commander, asset protection detective and private detective.
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, NJ, 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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