Detectives for hire in San Diego, CA
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 10%
- Leadership
- 8%
- Analysis Skills
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 41%
- Bachelor's degree
- 23%
- Associate's degree
- 18%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
Macy's
Marshalls
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 50%
- More than 5 years
- 38%
- Less than a year
- 13%
Browse Indeed's database of 152 profiles for Detectives in San Diego, CA
Last updated: Nov 6, 2026
Detective: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Diego, CA: $82,381 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $39,465 – $171,964 yearly
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Asset 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
Firearms LicenseDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementPublic SpeakingCasino Security Officer
National City, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationSORADriver's LicenseLoss Prevention Qualified+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsSecurityCustomer ServiceAsset 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 SkillsArmed Security Officer
La Mesa, California
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardOC CertificationEMT CertificationFirst Aid CertificationBaton Permit+6 moreSkills
EMT ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsMedical Emergency ResponseEmergency Medical Trauma CareEmergency Medicine
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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: communication skills, leadership and analysis skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for detectives?
Common licenses or certifications for detectives include: First Aid Certification, CPR and Driver's License.
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 manager.
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 20 years of professional experience.
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