Detectives for hire in Saint Paul, MN
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Leadership9%Organizational Skills6%Education level
Bachelor's degree51%High school diploma or GED26%Associate's degree13%Years of experience
1-2 years6%3-5 years8%6-10 years14%Current company
TJ Maxx
City of MinneapolisMarshall Investigative GroupTime at current job
Less than a year29%1-2 years10%2-5 years36%
Browse Indeed's database of 124 profiles for Detectives in Saint Paul, MN
Last updated: Sep 9, 2026
Detective: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Saint Paul, MN: $92,555 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $70,772 – $121,042 yearly
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Police Officer/Detective
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Class DFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRCompTIA A+Peace Officer CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceBomgarSonicwallProduct ManagementAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsPrivate Investigator
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationPrivate Investigator LicenseCPRTWIC CardSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsFood PreparationLoss Prevention Detective
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Organizational SkillsManagement Experience Within Retail IndustryPricingE-CommerceProfit & LossProfit and Loss AnalysisSecurity Officer (Full-time)
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
CPRSkills
LeadershipSecurityCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportSurveillanceConflict ManagementDistrict Asset Protection Manager
South Saint Paul, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsDetective
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Paramedic LicenseSkills
Strategic PlanningOrganizational Strategy FormulationManagerial Strategic PlanningAnalyticsResearchAdvocacy
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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: communication skills, leadership 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: security officer (full-time), asset protection detective and asset protection partner.
What level of education is common for a detective?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a detective in Saint Paul, MN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a detective?
Most detectives have 16 years of professional experience.
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