Detectives for hire in Pittsburgh, PA

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  • Most popular skills

    Leadership8%
    Communication Skills8%
    Organizational Skills7%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree55%
    High school diploma or GED20%
    Master's degree14%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year4%
    3-5 years6%
    6-10 years8%
  • Current company

    Allegheny County Police Department
    City of Pittsburgh
    TJ Maxx
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year11%
    1-2 years9%
    2-5 years31%

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Last updated: Sep 9, 2026

Detective: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Pittsburgh, PA: $65,468 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $41,337$103,687 yearly

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  • Criminal Investigator/Police Officer

    Carnegie, Pennsylvania

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDAct 120EMT CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR

    Skills

    EMT ExperienceCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsParalegal Experience
  • Police Officer

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

    Licenses & certifications

    Firearm HandlingCommercial Drone OperationHomicide InvestigationTaserDigital Forensics TechniquesFirearms License+24 more

    Skills

    Supervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsTaserLaw EnforcementSecurity
  • Personal Care Assistant/Home Health Aide

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationParaprofessional CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseCDL CLoss Prevention Qualified+6 more

    Skills

    Supervising ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipExperience Working with Individuals with AutismPersonal Care Home ExperienceOTR
  • Security Officer / Investigator

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseCPRAct 235

    Skills

    SurveillanceReport PreparationReport WritingInvestigative Background ChecksBackground Check Investigation TechniquesDebt Collection Skip Tracing
  • Security Officer

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

    Licenses & certifications

    Guard CardAEDTeaching CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR

    Skills

    Supervising ExperienceCleaningCommercial CleaningJanitorial ExperienceCustodial ExperienceFloor Cleaning
  • Corporate Security Guard

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsCanvas LMS SoftwareCanvaMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheetsZoom

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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: Driver's License, CPR and First Aid Certification.

What are some job titles related to detectives?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to detectives include: licensed private detective, asset protection detective and corporate security guard.

What level of education is common for a detective?

Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a detective in Pittsburgh, PA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a detective?

Most detectives have 28 years of professional experience.

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