Detectives for hire in Tampa, FL

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    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    12%
    Leadership
    11%
    Analysis Skills
    7%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree
    34%
    Associate's degree
    30%
    High school diploma or GED
    15%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    100%
  • Current company

    • Macy's
    • JC PENNEY'S
    • Darden Restaurants, Inc
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    57%
    Less than a year
    14%
    1-2 years
    14%

Browse Indeed's database of 379 profiles for Detectives in Tampa, FL

Last updated: Oct 25, 2026

Detective: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Tampa, FL: $92,423 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $54,226 – $157,526 yearly

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  • Lead Loss Prevention Specialist

    Tampa, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Class DGuard CardClass D SecurityFirearms LicenseLoss Prevention QualifiedCPR

    Skills

    LeadershipStrategic PlanningOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsCommunication Skills
  • Licensed Bilingual Private Investigator

    Riverview, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Class DGuard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicensePrivate Investigator License+3 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementForeign Language Proficiency
  • Loss Prevention Detective

    Tampa, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class C

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsCaregivingSurveillance
  • Manatee County Armed Guardian

    Tampa, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCPR

    Skills

    Time ManagementAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLaw EnforcementMicrosoft Excel
  • Private Investigator

    Tampa, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDCertified Safety ProfessionalCertified Notary PublicFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseReal Estate Broker+4 more

    Skills

    LeadershipHeavy LiftingPublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsPresentation Skills
  • Private Investigator – Domestic & Child Custody Investigations

    Tampa, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Certified Notary PublicPrivate Investigator LicenseDriver's LicenseCPREnrolled Agent

    Skills

    Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementSurveillance

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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: communication skills, leadership and analysis 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: manatee county armed guardian, deputy sheriff and lead loss prevention specialist.

What level of education is common for a detective?

Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a detective in Tampa, FL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a detective?

Most detectives have 25 years of professional experience.

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