Private Investigators for hire in Colchester
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 9%
- Customer Service
- 6%
- Leadership
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 35%
- Bachelor's degree
- 32%
- Vocational or technical training
- 19%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 80%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
IBM India Private Limited
Barchester Healthcare Ltd
Willis Towers Watson
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 30%
- More than 5 years
- 30%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
Browse Indeed's database of 101 profiles for Private Investigators in Colchester
Last updated: 25 Oct 2026
Private Investigator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Colchester: £30,700 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
Safeguarding CertificationFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingAccountingHGV 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 LicenceDriving LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingCoachingConflict ManagementHealth and Safety Representative (Volunteer)
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Category BE LicenceCategory B+e Driving LicenceDriving LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsStakeholder LiaisonInternal Department LiaisonCustomer InteractionMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordFull-Time Carer
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Word ProcessingBachelor's DegreeAudio TypingVoice-To-Text Data EntryDictation TypingMicrosoft Excel+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsVoice-To-Text Data EntryDigital Dictation TranscriptionTypingAudio TypingDictation Typing
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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: 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: senior enforcement officer – disclosure investigator, police constable and HGV class 1 driver.
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 17 years of professional experience.
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