Detectives for hire in San Francisco, CA
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 10%
- Communication Skills
- 10%
- Organizational Skills
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 49%
- Bachelor's degree
- 35%
- Associate's degree
- 9%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
Macy's
GMI Security Services
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 33%
- More than 5 years
- 33%
- Less than a year
- 17%
Browse Indeed's database of 193 profiles for Detectives in San Francisco, CA
Last updated: Oct 26, 2026
Detective: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Francisco, CA: $214,675 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $126,164 – $365,280 yearly
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Loss Prevention Specialist
Alameda, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDCertified Safety ProfessionalConfined Space CertificationCertified Phlebotomy TechnicianFirst Aid Certification+5 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingSecurityInsurance Agent
South San Francisco, California
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardProperty & Casualty LicenseFirst Aid CertificationTaxationTax Experience+2 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsClient Relationship ManagementCustomer Relationship ManagementHomicide Investigator & Supervisor
San Francisco Bay Area, California
Licenses & certifications
Peace Officer CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipIntelligence AnalysisRisk AnalysisRisk AssessmentEASTBAY DETECTIVE AGENCY
Oakland, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportPublic Defender Investigator
San Francisco Bay Area, California
Licenses & certifications
Private Investigator LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsReport PreparationReport WritingBilingualForeign Language ProficiencyAsset Protection Detective
San Francisco, California
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportMaintaining an Organized WorkspaceCleaningClean Workspace Maintenance
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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: leadership, communication skills and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for detectives?
Common licenses or certifications for detectives include: Guard Card, Driver's License and CPR.
What are some job titles related to detectives?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to detectives include: security supervisor, loss prevention specialist and asset protection detective.
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 Francisco, 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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