Detectives for hire in Pittsburgh, PA
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 8%
- Communication Skills
- 8%
- Analysis Skills
- 6%
Education level
- Bachelor's degree
- 44%
- Master's degree
- 22%
- High school diploma or GED
- 17%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 80%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
- 6-10 years
- 10%
Current company
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Macy’s
PNC Bank
Time at current job
- More than 5 years
- 63%
- 1-2 years
- 25%
- 2-5 years
- 13%
Browse Indeed's database of 191 profiles for Detectives in Pittsburgh, PA
Last updated: Oct 31, 2026
Detective: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Pittsburgh, PA: $83,645 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $39,634 – $176,528 yearly
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Licensed Private Detective
Dravosburg, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseAct 235Skills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsMaster ElectricianSchedule ManagementPA State Constable
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Use of Force TrainingGuard CardFirearm HandlingClass D SecurityDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class C+3 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportDe-Escalation TechniquesSIU Investigator
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
EMT CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsNegotiationMilitaryPersonal Care Assistant/Home Health Aide
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationParaprofessional CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseCDL CLoss Prevention Qualified+6 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipPersonal Care Home ExperienceOTRConstruction InspectionAnalysis SkillsPolice Officer
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Firearm HandlingTaserDigital Forensics TechniquesFirearms LicenseCriminal InvestigationArmed Security License+20 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTaserLaw EnforcementSecurityConflict ManagementInvestigator
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationLaw EnforcementCPRPeace Officer CertificationSkills
LeadershipManagementPresentation SkillsCrisis InterventionSecuritySurveillance
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What's the average time to fill a detective role?
The average time to fill a detective role is 18 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 analysis skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for detectives?
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, SIU investigator 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 29 years of professional experience.
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