Detectives for hire in Tampa, FL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Leadership10%Supervising Experience8%Education level
Bachelor's degree30%Associate's degree23%Master's degree21%Years of experience
Less than 1 year6%1-2 years2%3-5 years4%Current company
Tampa Police Department(SRO), Meridian Police DepartmentA-1, Hillsborough County, Holiday, 1st Knight, Boulevard Bail BondsTime at current job
Less than 1 year14%1-2 years11%2-5 years40%
Browse Indeed's database of 165 profiles for Detectives in Tampa, FL
Last updated: Jul 19, 2026
Detective: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Tampa, FL: $84,188 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $54,377 – $130,341 yearly
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Private Investigator
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
X-Ray CertificationClass D SecurityEPA CertificationCertified Notary PublicPest Control LicenseLoss Prevention QualifiedSkills
Supervising ExperienceTime ManagementHeavy LiftingSecurityComputer OperationComputer LiteracyPrivate Investigator
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
AEDCertified Safety ProfessionalCertified Notary PublicFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseReal Estate BrokerSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperiencePublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLead Loss Prevention Specialist
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardClass D SecurityFirearms LicenseLoss Prevention QualifiedCPRSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipStrategic PlanningSpecial OperationsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementPrivate Investigator
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationBaton PermitFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseSkills
Time ManagementSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsLogisticsBond Surety Agent/Pick up guy
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicensePrivate Investigator LicenseSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSecurityLoss PreventionSurveillanceManagementLaw Enforcement Detective
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
AEDEPA CertificationFirst Aid CertificationLoss Prevention QualifiedDriver's LicenseBLS Instructor CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceSurveillance Equipment
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What's the average time to fill a detective role?
The average time to fill a detective role is 14 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 supervising experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for a detective?
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: private investigator, manatee county armed guardian and SIU investigator.
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 19 years of professional experience.
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