Private Investigators for hire in Bristol
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217
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 9%
- Organisational Skills
- 7%
- Leadership
- 5%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 44%
- Bachelor's degree
- 28%
- Master's degree
- 14%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
- Less than a year
- 10%
Current company
MITIE
Nuffield Health
HMRC
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 44%
- 2-5 years
- 22%
- More than 5 years
- 22%
Browse Indeed's database of 217 profiles for Private Investigators in Bristol
Last updated: 1 Nov 2026
Private Investigator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Bristol: £32,844 yearly
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Volunteer Open Source Intelligence Investigator
Bristol
Licenses & certifications
SIADriving LicenceSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipAnalyticsSecurity Services Administrator
Bristol
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationDrivingDriving LicenceCPRFirst Aid Response+3 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipOrganisational SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceCommunication SkillsBarista ExperienceDeputy General Manager
Bristol
Licenses & certifications
First Aid at WorkFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFirst Aid at Work CertificateSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsPolice Officer
Bristol
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsLeadershipMilitaryData CollectionSite Supervisor
Brislington
Licenses & certifications
SecurityFirst Aid at WorkFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationSIADriving Licence+1 moreSkills
Customer ServiceSecurityMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingStockingCCTVPRIVATE HIRE DRIVER
Bristol
Licenses & certifications
Reach Truck Licence – Any Recognised UK ProviderDriving LicenceCounterbalance Forklift Truck Operator CertificationForklift LicencePrivate Hire Driver LicenceCounterbalance Forklift Truck OperationSkills
LeadershipMulti-Drop Delivery DrivingMulti-Drop DrivingRoute PlanningLogisticsRoad Transport Experience
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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, organisational skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for private investigators?
Common licenses or certifications for private investigators include: Driving Licence, First Aid Certification and First Aid.
What are some job titles related to private investigators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to private investigators include: security officer / CCTV operator, PRIVATE HIRE DRIVER and police officer.
What level of education is common for a private investigator?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a private investigator in Bristol, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a private investigator?
Most private investigators have 16 years of professional experience.
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