Detectives for hire in Philadelphia, PA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Leadership10%Analysis Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED36%Bachelor's degree27%Associate's degree18%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%6-10 years30%Current company
Marshalls
Prosegur Security
ShopRite Supermarkets
Time at current job
Less than a year38%2-5 years38%1-2 years13%
Browse Indeed's database of 629 profiles for Detectives in Philadelphia, PA
Last updated: Oct 12, 2026
Detective: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Philadelphia, PA: $97,080 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $52,415 – $179,806 yearly
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Security Officer
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitGuard CardCPIDriver's LicenseCPRArmed Security License+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsRSOC Operator
Darby, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationCPRTWIC CardBLSSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingSecurity Officer
Aldan, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationSORACPRSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsCall Center ExperienceCustodian/Maintenance
Barrington, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDOT Physical CertificationPrivate Investigator LicenseDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
Analysis SkillsHi-LoHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipStore Detective
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRAct 235Skills
Communication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementAsset ProtectionAsset ProtectionPhysical Security Specialist
Haddon Heights, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRPeace Officer CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipPresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPublic Speaking
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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 analysis skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for detectives?
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: security officer, RSOC operator and asset protection 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 Philadelphia, PA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a detective?
Most detectives have 40 years of professional experience.
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