Detective Inspector Jobs
Detective Inspector jobs are open across law enforcement, government agencies, and private investigation, from entry-level detective to senior inspector and lead investigator, with specializations in criminal investigation, fraud detection, and internal affairs. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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At TJX Companies, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You’ll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritizes your development. Whether you’re working in our four global Home Offices, Distribution Centers or Retail Stores—TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Homegoods, Homesense, Sierra, Winners, and TK Maxx, you’ll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX family—a Fortune 100 company and the world’s leading off-price retailer.
Job Description:
Opportunity: Your Your Career
Completes the daily tasks required for Store Loss Prevention and safety programs. Maintains positive relationships with Store Management. Conducts apprehensions within established policies and guidelines. Communicates with store Associates on damage and shrink initiatives. Identifies and resolves internal and external theft.
- Adheres to established shoplifter guidelines and policies
- Provides timely, courteous and knowledgeable service to customers
- Promotes a culture of honesty and integrity; maintains confidentiality
- Observes, apprehends, and/or deters any acts of dishonesty from outside sources
- Participates in investigations and surveillance as assigned
- Ensures apprehensions are consistent with store theft activity
- Completes and distributes paperwork in an accurate and timely manner
- Maintains appropriate evidence, demonstrates understanding of law enforcement procedures and professionally participates in legal activities as needed (e.g., police calls, etc.)
- Coordinates and complete shrink related activities in partnership with Store Management
- Adheres to all labor laws, policies, and procedures
- Supports and participates in store shrink reduction goals and programs
- Encourages Associate use of shrink reduction resources
- Promotes safety awareness and supports maintenance of a safe environment
Who We’re Looking For: You.
- Excellent communication skills and sound judgment
- Basic computer skills
- Basic time management skills
- Investigative / analytical skills
- Ability to respond appropriately to changes in direction or unexpected situations
- Standout colleague, working effectively with peers and supervisors to accomplish tasks
- Able to work a flexible schedule to support business needs
- 0-2 years retail or security experience
Benefits include: Associate discount; EAP; smoking cessation; bereavement; 401(k) Associate contributions; child care & cell phone discounts; pet & legal insurance; credit union; referral bonuses. Those who meet service or hours requirements are also eligible for: 401(k) match; medical/dental/vision; HSA; health care FSA; life insurance; short/long term disability; paid parental leave; paid holidays/vacation/sick; auto/home insurance discounts; scholarship program; adoption assistance. All benefits are provided in accordance with and subject to the terms of the applicable plan or program and may change from time to time. Contact your TJX representative for more information.
In addition to our open door policy and supportive work environment, we also strive to provide a competitive salary and benefits package. TJX considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. TJX also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.
Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.
Address:
3205 Alderwood Mall Blvd.Location:
USA Marshalls Store 0293 Lynnwood WA This position has a starting pay range of USD $17.13 to $20.40 per hour. Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. The Full Range of the position is $17.13 to $26.25 per hour.At TJX Companies, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You’ll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritizes your development. Whether you’re working in our four global Home Offices, Distribution Centers or Retail Stores—TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Homegoods, Homesense, Sierra, Winners, and TK Maxx, you’ll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX family—a Fortune 100 company and the world’s leading off-price retailer.
Job Description:
Opportunity: Your Your Career
Completes the daily tasks required for Store Loss Prevention and safety programs. Maintains positive relationships with Store Management. Conducts apprehensions within established policies and guidelines. Communicates with store Associates on damage and shrink initiatives. Identifies and resolves internal and external theft.
- Adheres to established shoplifter guidelines and policies
- Provides timely, courteous and knowledgeable service to customers
- Promotes a culture of honesty and integrity; maintains confidentiality
- Observes, apprehends, and/or deters any acts of dishonesty from outside sources
- Participates in investigations and surveillance as assigned
- Ensures apprehensions are consistent with store theft activity
- Completes and distributes paperwork in an accurate and timely manner
- Maintains appropriate evidence, demonstrates understanding of law enforcement procedures and professionally participates in legal activities as needed (e.g., police calls, etc.)
- Coordinates and complete shrink related activities in partnership with Store Management
- Adheres to all labor laws, policies, and procedures
- Supports and participates in store shrink reduction goals and programs
- Encourages Associate use of shrink reduction resources
- Promotes safety awareness and supports maintenance of a safe environment
Who We’re Looking For: You.
- Excellent communication skills and sound judgment
- Basic computer skills
- Basic time management skills
- Investigative / analytical skills
- Ability to respond appropriately to changes in direction or unexpected situations
- Standout colleague, working effectively with peers and supervisors to accomplish tasks
- Able to work a flexible schedule to support business needs
- 0-2 years retail or security experience
Benefits include: Associate discount; EAP; smoking cessation; bereavement; 401(k) Associate contributions; child care & cell phone discounts; pet & legal insurance; credit union; referral bonuses. Those who meet service or hours requirements are also eligible for: 401(k) match; medical/dental/vision; HSA; health care FSA; life insurance; short/long term disability; paid parental leave; paid holidays/vacation/sick; auto/home insurance discounts; scholarship program; adoption assistance. All benefits are provided in accordance with and subject to the terms of the applicable plan or program and may change from time to time. Contact your TJX representative for more information.
In addition to our open door policy and supportive work environment, we also strive to provide a competitive salary and benefits package. TJX considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. TJX also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.
Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.
Address:
3205 Alderwood Mall Blvd.Location:
USA Marshalls Store 0293 Lynnwood WA This position has a starting pay range of USD $17.13 to $20.40 per hour. Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. The Full Range of the position is $17.13 to $26.25 per hour.See All 145+ Detective Inspector Jobs
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Who's Hiring
- TJ Maxx60
- Marshalls42
- Boscov's Department Store13
- HomeGoods12
- Sierra5
Top Industries Hiring
- Distribution & Wholesale
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in detective inspector jobs.
- Minimum number of years sworn law enforcement or investigative experience required
- POST certification or equivalent state law enforcement officer standards compliance
- Demonstrated experience leading or supervising criminal investigations
- Proficiency with case management software and digital evidence handling tools
- Active or eligibility for security clearance at the required federal or state level
- Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, criminology, or a closely related field
Tips for Your Detective Inspector Job Search
Tailor your resume to case types
Highlight the specific case categories you've worked, whether homicide, financial fraud, or internal affairs. Generic law enforcement resumes lose out to candidates who match their documented case experience directly to the posting's listed investigative focus.
List every relevant certification clearly
POST certification, interview and interrogation credentials, and any specialized forensic training should appear in a dedicated credentials section. Hiring managers in this field scan for certification compliance before reading anything else on the page.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists detective inspector openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by jurisdiction type
Municipal, county, state, and federal agencies each have distinct hiring processes and chain-of-command structures. Filtering your search by jurisdiction type lets you focus on environments where your rank, clearance level, and case experience translate most directly.
Prepare a structured behavioral story bank
Panels for detective inspector roles almost always probe past investigations using situation-action-result questions. Write out six to eight real case examples covering evidence collection, witness management, and interdepartmental coordination before your first interview.
Negotiate start date around background clearance timelines
Thorough background investigations for inspector-level roles can run several weeks longer than standard hiring. Build that window into any start-date conversation so an extended clearance process doesn't cost you the offer.
Detective Inspector Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most detective inspectors?
The companies hiring the most detective inspectors right now include TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and Boscov's Department Store, with the largest share of openings in California, New York, and North Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Roles are spread across municipal police departments, federal agencies, and private investigative firms.
How do you become a detective inspector?
Start by completing a law enforcement academy and earning your state POST certification, then accumulate years of patrol or investigative experience as a sworn officer. Most agencies require a formal promotion exam or competitive selection process to reach inspector rank. Supplementing your record with specialized training in areas like forensic interviewing or financial crime analysis strengthens your candidacy significantly.
How do you get hired as a detective inspector with little experience?
Agencies with civilian investigator tracks occasionally hire candidates from adjacent fields like insurance investigations, compliance, or military intelligence into junior detective roles. Emphasize any experience documenting findings, conducting interviews, or managing case files, even outside sworn law enforcement. Volunteer or internship work with a DA's office or public defender can also demonstrate investigative aptitude to hiring panels early in your career.
What does the detective inspector interview process look like?
Most agencies use a structured oral board with a panel of senior officers or civilian reviewers who assess judgment, investigative reasoning, and decision-making under pressure. Expect scenario-based questions drawn from real case types relevant to that agency. Some departments add a written exam, polygraph, psychological evaluation, and an extended background investigation before a conditional offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to detective inspector jobs?
You can find and apply to detective inspector jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings for roles that match your rank, case experience, and jurisdiction preference, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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