Private-Investigators for hire in Bedford

Find private investigators who conduct surveillance, gather evidence, and provide investigative services to help you uncover the truth in various situations. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Bedford to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills8%
    Leadership7%
    Organisational Skills3%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree33%
    High school diploma or GED27%
    Vocational or technical training21%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year6%
    1-2 years4%
    3-5 years4%
  • Current company

    Bedford Borough Council
    Mitie Security
    NHS
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year21%
    1-2 years12%
    2-5 years41%

Browse Indeed's database of 57 profiles for Private-Investigators in Bedford

Last updated: 19 Aug 2026

Private Investigator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Bedford: £32,244 yearly

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    Elstow

    Licenses & certifications

    Word ProcessingForkliftProject ManagementTeam ManagementStaff TrainingTeam Leadership+5 more

    Skills

    LeadershipManual HandlingLogisticsGoods-In ProcessingShipping & ReceivingInventory Control
  • Senior Threat Intelligence Specialist

    Bedford

    Licenses & certifications

    Microsoft OutlookVisioNegotiationMicrosoft ExcelSharePointMicrosoft Powerpoint+1 more

    Skills

    Relationship ManagementNegotiationCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceCase ManagementLeadership
  • Detective Sergeant

    Bedford

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationIncident CommandCoachingSafety and Uniformed Services ExperienceVictims of Domestic Violence Support ExperiencePublic Safety Services Experience+1 more

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsIncident CommandSafeguarding ProceduresChild SafeguardingRisk Analysis
  • Independent Security and Risk Consultant

    Bedford

    Licenses & certifications

    CCTVDBS Check ProcessingSecurityProject ManagementSIAPMP+4 more

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsLeadershipSecurityChange Management
  • Team Leader

    Bedford

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst Aid CertificationPersonal Licence

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsCash HandlingBar Service
  • Security Guard

    Bedford

    Licenses & certifications

    SecurityFirst AidSIAFirst Aid Certification

    Skills

    Emergency ManagementCommunication SkillsSecurityCrowd ControlVenue Crowd ManagementDe-Escalation Techniques

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What's the average time to fill a private investigator role?

The average time to fill a private investigator role is 65 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do private-investigators tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a private investigator include: communication skills, leadership and organisational skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for a private investigator?

Common licenses or certifications for private-investigators include: First Aid Certification, First Aid and Safeguarding Certification.

What are some job titles related to private-investigators?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to private-investigators include: depot manager, medical writer and senior threat intelligence specialist.

What level of education is common for a private investigator?

Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a private investigator in Bedford, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a private investigator?

Most private-investigators have 23 years of professional experience.

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