Detectives for hire in St. Louis, MO
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 12%
- Communication Skills
- 9%
- Organizational Skills
- 7%
Education level
- Bachelor's degree
- 41%
- Master's degree
- 20%
- High school diploma or GED
- 18%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 80%
- Less than a year
- 10%
- 6-10 years
- 10%
Current company
SRS Distribution
CSX Transportation Inc
TJX
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 57%
- Less than a year
- 43%
Browse Indeed's database of 229 profiles for Detectives in St. Louis, MO
Last updated: Nov 8, 2026
Detective: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in St. Louis, MO: $79,072 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $72,456 – $86,291 yearly
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Security 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 Certification+3 moreSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLoss Prevention
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationLoss Prevention QualifiedDriver's License+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipDistrict Loss Prevention Agent
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationLoss Prevention QualifiedDriver's LicenseCertified Property ManagerSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsSalesAsset Protection Detective
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseMotorcycle LicenseSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsManagementPolice Detective
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirearm HandlingSpecialized Firearms TrainingFirst Aid CertificationFirearm Safety TrainingBasic Firearms Training+6 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 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: 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, #comfort 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 29 years of professional experience.
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