Private-Investigators for hire in Colchester
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Customer Service6%Leadership6%Education level
High school diploma or GED34%Bachelor's degree34%Master's degree16%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%Less than a year20%6-10 years20%Current company
AGS Security | Sandbanks Security | Pace Security Solution LTDAmbrose Avenue Group PracticeAmeresco
Time at current job
1-2 years33%More than 5 years33%Less than a year17%
Browse Indeed's database of 84 profiles for Private-Investigators in Colchester
Last updated: 4 Oct 2026
Private Investigator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Colchester: £30,710 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Property and Liability Claims Manager
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
First AidNEBOSHFirst Aid CertificationFire SafetySkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementOutbound CallingTelemarketingCustomer ServiceSenior Care Assistant
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 in Health & Social CareSafeguarding CertificationFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipHigh AvailabilityCustomer ServiceMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingOperations Manager - Mobile Security Services
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
CCTVSafeguarding CertificationSIASwimmingTeachingChild Safeguarding+3 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsSecurityCustomer ServiceManagementMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingHGV Class 1 Driver
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Category C LicenceCategory a LicenceCategory BE LicenceCategory B+e Driving LicenceDriving LicenceCategory C1E Driving Licence+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementHGV LicenceProfessional Driving ExperienceDrivingManagementPolice Constable
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
PCV LicenceCategory C LicenceCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingCoachingConflict ManagementSenior Construction Manager
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
DBS Check ProcessingCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingConflict ManagementAsbestos AwarenessFire Safety+7 moreSkills
Financial PlanningDriving LicenceCommunication SkillsProject ManagementRisk ManagementWaste Management
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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, customer service and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for private-investigators?
Common licenses or certifications for private-investigators include: First Aid Certification, Driving Licence 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: police constable, full-time family carer and senior construction manager.
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 Colchester, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a private investigator?
Most private-investigators have 10 years of professional experience.
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