Detectives for hire in San Francisco, CA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Leadership10%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED57%Bachelor's degree23%Associate's degree16%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years4%3-5 years22%Current company
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Time at current job
Less than a year18%1-2 years21%2-5 years46%
Browse Indeed's database of 180 profiles for Detectives in San Francisco, CA
Last updated: Jul 27, 2026
Detective: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Francisco, CA: $307,388 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $218,246 – $432,940 yearly
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Loss Prevention Specialist
Alameda, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDCertified Safety ProfessionalConfined Space CertificationCertified Phlebotomy TechnicianFirst Aid CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceLoss Prevention Detective
Alameda, California
Licenses & certifications
AEDCPRTypingServsafeEMRSecret ClearanceSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipBarista ExperienceAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsFood Service ExperienceSecurity Officer
Oakland, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CFood Handler CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceFood PreparationFood ProductionRetail Sales TransactionsBartender/Server
Oakland, California
Licenses & certifications
OLCC Service PermitServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicensePrivate Investigator LicenseTIPSSkills
Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementPersonal Assistant ExperiencePolice Officer/Detective
Oakland, California
Licenses & certifications
EVOCDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperiencePresentation SkillsInventory ControlInventory ManagementFinancial Record MaintenanceSecurity Supervisor
San Francisco, California
Licenses & certifications
OC CertificationGuard CardBaton PermitSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTraining
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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 organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a detective?
Common licenses or certifications for detectives include: Guard Card, Driver's License 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 supervisor, loss prevention specialist and healthcare security officer.
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 16 years of professional experience.
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