Detectives for hire in San Diego, CA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Leadership8%Analysis Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED35%Bachelor's degree30%Master's degree14%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%3-5 years20%1-2 years10%Current company
Macy's
Macy’s
San Diego Police DepartmentTime at current job
Less than a year38%2-5 years38%More than 5 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 139 profiles for Detectives in San Diego, CA
Last updated: Sep 21, 2026
Detective: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Diego, CA: $81,479 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $37,896 – $175,183 yearly
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Asset Protection Partner
Spring Valley, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseLoss Prevention QualifiedNon-CDL Class CSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceAsset Protection Detective
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Firearms LicenseDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementAsset Protection Manager
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
AEDMotor Vehicle Inspection LicenseFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsLoss PreventionAsset Protection Detective
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsCustomer ServiceTask Force Detective / Acting Supervisor / Field Training Officer
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Top Secret ClearanceAEDFirst Aid CertificationTS/SCICPRPeace Officer CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipPresentation SkillsTime ManagementPublic SpeakingCommunication SkillsSecurity Officer
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 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 analysis skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for detectives?
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, task force detective / acting supervisor / field training officer 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 17 years of professional experience.
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