Detectives for hire in Wilmington, DE
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Communication Skills13%Supervising Experience11%Leadership10%Education level
High school diploma or GED47%Bachelor's degree33%Associate's degree19%Years of experience
Less than 1 year4%3-5 years4%6-10 years28%Current company
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ELPS Private Detective AgencyTime at current job
Less than 1 year15%1-2 years18%2-5 years41%
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Last updated: Jul 20, 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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Carneys Point, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerAEDFirst Aid CertificationNASM Certified Personal TrainerDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsPrivate Investigator
Newark, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Some High SchoolAEDWilderness First Responder CertificationHigh School/GEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsPositive PsychologySecurity
Newark, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseChild Development Associate CertificationCertified Pool OperatorJourneyman LicenseCertified Medical AssistantArmed Security LicenseSkills
Heavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipAsset Protection Captain
Newark, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardSORACPRSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSenior Commissioned Constable
New Castle, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Act 120First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipMicrosoft WordLoss Prevention Detective
New Castle, Delaware
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Flagger CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsCustomer SupportSpreadsheets
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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, supervising experience and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for a detective?
Common licenses or certifications for detectives include: Driver's License, First Aid Certification and AED.
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 senior commissioned constable.
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 Wilmington, DE, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a detective?
Most detectives have 22 years of professional experience.
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