Detectives for hire in San Diego, CA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Leadership8%Time Management6%Education level
High school diploma or GED45%Bachelor's degree25%Associate's degree11%Years of experience
1-2 years10%3-5 years6%6-10 years22%Current company
Macy's
San Diego Police DepartmentTime at current job
Less than a year18%1-2 years26%2-5 years24%
Browse Indeed's database of 134 profiles for Detectives in San Diego, CA
Last updated: Jul 30, 2026
Detective: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Diego, CA: $86,445 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $40,370 – $185,108 yearly
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Armed Security Officer
La Mesa, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardOC CertificationEMT CertificationBaton PermitHealthcare Provider CertificationFirearms LicenseSkills
EMT ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsManagementMedical Emergency ResponseEmergency MedicineAsset Protection Specialist
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRCDL aSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsSurveillance EquipmentSurveillance MonitoringCCTV System Operation (AV)Target Security Specialist
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
AEDDriver's LicenseLoss Prevention QualifiedCPRNon-CDL Class CSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingCustomer ServiceAsset Protection Manager
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
AEDMotor Vehicle Inspection LicenseFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsAsset Protection Detective
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Firearms LicenseDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementAsset Protection Supervisor
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Loss Prevention QualifiedCPRConcealed Carry PermitSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipInterviewingSurveillance EquipmentSurveillance Monitoring
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What's the average time to fill a detective role?
The average time to fill a detective role is 14 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 time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a detective?
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: asset protection detective, target security specialist and asset protection partner.
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 San Diego, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a detective?
Most detectives have 14 years of professional experience.
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