Detectives for hire in Wilmington, DE
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Leadership9%Communication Skills9%Supervising Experience6%Education level
Bachelor's degree38%High school diploma or GED33%Associate's degree24%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years2%3-5 years6%Current company
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Camden County Prosecutor's OfficeGeorge W Hill Correctional FacilityTime at current job
Less than a year18%1-2 years21%2-5 years36%
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Last updated: Sep 9, 2026
Detective: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Wilmington, DE: $80,236 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $55,146 – $116,742 yearly
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Criminal Investigator
Garnet Valley, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
OC CertificationConfined Space CertificationBaton PermitFirearms LicenseConcealed Carry PermitAct 235Skills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsRecruitingDoD ExperienceMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingCorrectional Officer
Media, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
LeadershipDrivingDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CDEA LicenseIATA CertificationSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsManagementPrivate Investigator
Newark, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Some High SchoolAEDWilderness First Responder CertificationHigh School/GEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's License+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsPositive PsychologyLoss Prevention Specialist
Chester, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardCertified Safety ProfessionalAEDFirst Aid CertificationBaton PermitLoss Prevention Qualified+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsSecurityChief of Police
Carneys Point, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CLCSW-CSkills
Supervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipLaw EnforcementManagementBudget ManagementTeam Member
Carneys Point, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerAEDFirst Aid CertificationCPRSkills
LeadershipCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportCash RegisterCash Register OperationsCash Handling
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What's the average time to fill a detective role?
The average time to fill a detective role is 40 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: leadership, communication skills and supervising experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for a detective?
Common licenses or certifications for detectives include: Driver's License, CPR 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: loss prevention specialist, asset protection detective and vice president; senior fraud investigator, fraud investigation team.
What level of education is common for a detective?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a detective in Wilmington, DE, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a detective?
Most detectives have 23 years of professional experience.
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