Detectives for hire in Seattle, WA

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  • Most popular skills

    Leadership
    10%
    Communication Skills
    10%
    Organizational Skills
    8%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    45%
    Bachelor's degree
    28%
    Associate's degree
    18%
  • Years of experience

    6-10 years
    30%
    More than 10 years
    30%
    1-2 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • Macy's
    • Nordstrom
    • Securitas Security Services USA, Inc
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    43%
    1-2 years
    29%
    2-5 years
    29%

Browse Indeed's database of 174 profiles for Detectives in Seattle, WA

Last updated: Nov 7, 2026

Detective: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Seattle, WA: $196,073 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $114,507 – $335,740 yearly
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  • Corporate Security Specialist

    Seattle, Washington State

    Licenses & certifications

    Guard CardAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+1 more

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipSurveillance
  • Loss Prevention Detective

    Bellevue, Washington State

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsRetail Sales Transactions
  • Loss Prevention Agent

    Seattle, Washington State

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsElectrical ExperienceMoving
  • Loss Prevention Agent

    Seattle, Washington State

    Licenses & certifications

    Guard CardLoss Prevention Qualified

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementComputer OperationComputer LiteracyComputer Skills
  • Asset Protection Detective

    Seattle, Washington State

    Licenses & certifications

    Loss Prevention Qualified

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipLoss PreventionComputer OperationComputer Literacy
  • Investigator

    Seattle, Washington State

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Handler Certification

    Skills

    Barista ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsCoffee Experience

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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: Driver's License, First Aid Certification and CPR.

What are some job titles related to detectives?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to detectives include: loss prevention agent, asset protection detective and PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR / SECURITY.

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 6 years of professional experience.

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