Detectives for hire in St. Louis, MO
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Most popular skills
Leadership12%Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills7%Education level
Bachelor's degree37%Master's degree24%High school diploma or GED17%Years of experience
More than 10 years80%6-10 years20%Current company
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Walmart Inc
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Time at current job
2-5 years63%Less than a year25%More than 5 years13%
Browse Indeed's database of 220 profiles for Detectives in St. Louis, MO
Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Detective: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in St. Louis, MO: $94,074 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $50,045 – $176,840 yearly
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Loss Prevention
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationLoss Prevention QualifiedDriver's License+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipSecurity Officer (Full-time)
East Saint Louis, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardEMT CertificationSubstitute Teaching CertificationDriver's LicensePERC CardCPRSkills
LeadershipPresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementPrivate Investigator
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAct 120First Aid CertificationCPRArmed Security LicenseServsafe+3 moreSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsDistrict Loss Prevention Agent
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationLoss Prevention QualifiedDriver's LicenseCertified Property ManagerSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsSalesFirefighter
Madison, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
AEDCDLGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDOT Physical Certification+5 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTypingMicrosoft OfficePolice Detective
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Firearm HandlingDriver's LicenseMarksmanship TrainingAdvanced Firearms TrainingClass EPeace Officer Certification+7 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipGPSMicrosoft OfficeProductivity Software
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What's the average time to fill a detective role?
The average time to fill a detective role is 15 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: First Aid Certification, 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: police detective, security officer (full-time) and loss prevention.
What level of education is common for a detective?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a detective in St. Louis, MO, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a detective?
Most detectives have 30 years of professional experience.
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