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 Minneapolis
    Marshall Investigative Group
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year29%
    1-2 years10%
    2-5 years36%

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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 Certification

    Skills

    Supervising ExperienceBomgarSonicwallProduct ManagementAnalysis SkillsCommunication Skills
  • Private Investigator

    Minneapolis, Minnesota

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationPrivate Investigator LicenseCPRTWIC Card

    Skills

    Host/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsFood Preparation
  • Loss Prevention Detective

    Saint Paul, Minnesota

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's License

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsManagement Experience Within Retail IndustryPricingE-CommerceProfit & LossProfit and Loss Analysis
  • Security Officer (Full-time)

    Minneapolis, Minnesota

    Licenses & certifications

    CPR

    Skills

    LeadershipSecurityCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportSurveillanceConflict Management
  • District Asset Protection Manager

    South Saint Paul, Minnesota

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's License

    Skills

    Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis Skills
  • Detective

    Saint Paul, Minnesota

    Licenses & certifications

    Paramedic License

    Skills

    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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