Detectives for hire in Seattle, WA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Leadership9%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED44%Bachelor's degree29%Associate's degree13%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years2%3-5 years20%Current company
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Time at current job
Less than a year26%1-2 years26%2-5 years23%
Browse Indeed's database of 162 profiles for Detectives in Seattle, WA
Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Detective: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Seattle, WA: $203,372 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $120,674 – $342,743 yearly
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Armed Private Investigator WA/OR
Kirkland, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCPR+3 moreSkills
Market AnalysisPrivate InvestigationBilingualForeign Language ProficiencySpanishFirst AidCorporate Security Specialist
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceLeadershipAsset Protection Associate
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardEMT CertificationDriver's LicensePERC CardCPRFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsBlanket WrapSecurityTypingFront DeskSalesPrivate Investigator
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseCPRArmed Security LicenseSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsSecurityFirst AidFirst Aid TrainingDelivery DrivingLoss Prevention Agent
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceElectrical ExperienceOrganized Retail Crime Agent
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardCertified Notary PublicDriver's LicensePrivate Investigator LicenseSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational Skills
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What's the average time to fill a detective role?
The average time to fill a detective role is 38 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 First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to detectives?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to detectives include: artist, asset protection detective and armed private investigator wa/or.
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 Seattle, WA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a detective?
Most detectives have 11 years of professional experience.
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