Detectives for hire in St. Louis, MO
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Most popular skills
Leadership10%Communication Skills9%Supervising Experience8%Education level
Bachelor's degree33%Master's degree29%High school diploma or GED17%Years of experience
Less than 1 year2%3-5 years6%6-10 years6%Current company
Macy's
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Time at current job
Less than 1 year11%1-2 years17%2-5 years36%
Browse Indeed's database of 105 profiles for Detectives in St. Louis, MO
Last updated: Jul 15, 2026
Detective: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in St. Louis, MO: $85,617 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $84,136 – $87,124 yearly
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Loss Prevention
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationLoss Prevention QualifiedDriver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperiencePolice Officer
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationBaton PermitFirearms LicensePrivate Investigator LicenseCPRSkills
Presentation SkillsPublic SpeakingTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipAsset Protection Detective
East Saint Louis, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsProduct ManagementAdvanced Knife SkillsSecurity Monitor
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical ExaminationGuard CardCertified Notary PublicRegistered Pharmacy TechnicianFirst Aid CertificationDoubles/Triples EndorsementSkills
Heavy LiftingUnloadingLoadingLoad & UnloadFloor CleaningFloor CareFirefighter
Madison, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical ExaminationAEDCDLGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTypingSecurity Officer (Full-time)
East Saint Louis, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardEMT CertificationSubstitute Teaching CertificationDriver's LicensePERC CardCPRSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipPresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommunication Skills
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What's the average time to fill a detective role?
The average time to fill a detective role is 13 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 supervising experience.
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: police officer, asset protection detective and security officer (full-time).
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 28 years of professional experience.
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