Detectives for hire in Washington, DC
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 12%
- Leadership
- 10%
- Analysis Skills
- 8%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 42%
- Bachelor's degree
- 30%
- Associate's degree
- 14%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 80%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
Macy's
Department of Homeland Security
T J Maxx
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 50%
- 1-2 years
- 25%
- 2-5 years
- 25%
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Last updated: Oct 28, 2026
Detective: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Washington, DC: $125,274 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $87,564 – $179,225 yearly
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Captain/Shift Supervisor
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
OC CertificationAEDFirst Aid CertificationHazmatEMT CertificationBaton Permit+5 moreSkills
EMT ExperienceCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipPolice Detective
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
AEDSpecial Education CertificationFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCPR+3 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOutlier DetectionArmed SPO
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardOC CertificationBaton PermitFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseLoss Prevention Qualified+10 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportPrivate Detective and Investigator / Armed Security Officers
Riverdale, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Firearms LicensePrivate Investigator LicenseDriver's LicenseLow Voltage LicenseIATAlarm Installer License+10 moreSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceAsset Protection Coordinator
Hyattsville, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Pharmacy Technician CertificationDriver's LicenseLoss Prevention QualifiedServsafe CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceBarista ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsStore Detective, Security
District Heights, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Firearms LicensePERC CardArmed Security LicenseCDLASE CertificationCPR+19 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOhmmeterOrganizational SkillsLeadershipHost/Hostess ExperienceCommunication Skills
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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 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 specialist, shift supervisor and private detective and investigator / armed security officers.
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 18 years of professional experience.
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