Detectives for hire in San Jose, CA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Leadership9%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED45%Bachelor's degree30%Master's degree11%Years of experience
Less than 1 year2%1-2 years6%3-5 years12%Current company
Macy's
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Time at current job
Less than 1 year31%1-2 years24%2-5 years31%
Browse Indeed's database of 70 profiles for Detectives in San Jose, CA
Last updated: Jul 17, 2026
Detective: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Jose, CA: $268,873 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $236,981 – $305,056 yearly
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Security Receptionist
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseState Tested Nursing AssistantCPRSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsInfection ControlVital SignsPatient MonitoringPatrol Captain
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardOC CertificationBatonsTaserFirst Aid CertificationBaton PermitSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingSecurityDetective-Loss Prevention
Sunnyvale, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsYouth Development Professional
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementSecurity Officer (Full-time)
Santa Clara, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CServsafeSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsServingCustomer ServiceBaker
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
AEDCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsPresentation Skills
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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: Driver's License, CPR and Guard Card.
What are some job titles related to detectives?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to detectives include: front desk security receptionist, security officer (full-time) 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 Jose, 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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