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Most popular skills

Communication Skills 10%
Leadership 9%
Organizational Skills 7%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 59%
Bachelor's degree 23%
Associate's degree 9%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 6%
3-5 years 6%
6-10 years 22%

Current company

Macy's
The TJX Companies, Inc
Marshalls

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 8%
1-2 years 25%
2-5 years 33%

Browse Indeed's database of 317 profiles for Detectives in Washington, DC

Last updated: Jul 7, 2026

Detective: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Washington, DC: $124,815 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $92,528$168,369 yearly

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Loss Prevention Associate

Washington, DC

Licenses & certifications

Guard CardOC CertificationBaton PermitFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseLoss Prevention Qualified

Skills

Supervising ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsCustomer Service

Police Officer

Washington, DC

Licenses & certifications

Guard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationBaton PermitDriver's LicensePERC Card

Skills

Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingSecurityCustomer ServiceCustomer Support

Investigator/ Armed Security Officer/ Special Police Officer

Suitland, MD

Licenses & certifications

Six Sigma CertificationPMPFirearms LicenseArmed Security LicenseAEDCPI

Skills

Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCamp ExperienceChild Supervision

Asset Protection Manager

Washington, DC

Licenses & certifications

AEDBaton PermitDriver's LicenseMLO LicenseCPRServsafe

Skills

LeadershipAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementAssistant Manager ExperiencePersonal Assistant ExperienceMicrosoft Outlook Calendar

Transport Security Officer

Riverdale, MD

Licenses & certifications

Guard CardBaton PermitDriver's LicensePERC CardPrivate Investigator LicenseArmed Security License

Skills

Supervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingPublic SpeakingWarehouse Supervisor Experience

Police Detective

Washington, DC

Licenses & certifications

AEDSpecial Education CertificationFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCPR

Skills

Heavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOutlier Detection

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What's the average time to fill a detective role?

The average time to fill a detective role is 12 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 organizational skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for a detective?

Common licenses or certifications for detectives include: Driver's License, First Aid Certification and Guard Card.

What are some job titles related to detectives?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to detectives include: loss prevention detective, investigator/ armed security officer/ special police officer and area asset protection manager.

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 20 years of professional experience.

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