Detectives for hire in Washington, DC
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Leadership9%Supervising Experience6%Education level
High school diploma or GED60%Bachelor's degree23%Master's degree10%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years2%3-5 years12%Current company
Metropolitan Police Department
The TJX Companies, Inc
Macy's
Time at current job
Less than a year15%1-2 years15%2-5 years44%
Browse Indeed's database of 590 profiles for Detectives in Washington, DC
Last updated: Aug 21, 2026
Detective: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Washington, DC: $124,320 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $91,435 – $169,032 yearly
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Loss Prevention Officer
Suitland, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
OC CertificationGuard CardFirearms LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourLoss Prevention QualifiedOSHA 10+7 moreSkills
Presentation SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceB2CHeavy LiftingPolice Officer)
Capitol Heights, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
CDLGuard CardClass D SecuritySORAPrivate Investigator LicensePERC Card+2 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceEnglishCDLAccess Control SystemsSecurityPhysical Access ControlLoss Prevention Associate
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardOC CertificationBaton PermitFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseLoss Prevention Qualified+8 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsCustomer ServiceTransport Security Officer
Riverdale, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardBaton PermitDriver's LicensePERC CardPrivate Investigator LicenseArmed Security License+9 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingPublic SpeakingWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceInvestigator/ Armed Security Officer/ Special Police Officer
Suitland, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationPMPHealthcare Provider CertificationTS/SCIFirearms LicensePrivate Investigator License+31 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceStore Detective, Security
District Heights, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardPharmacy Technician LicenseFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+18 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingOhmmeterOrganizational SkillsLeadershipHost/Hostess Experience
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What's the average time to fill a detective role?
The average time to fill a detective role is 36 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, Guard Card 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 coordinator and investigator/ armed security officer/ special police officer.
What level of education is common for a detective?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a detective in Washington, DC, 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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