Private Investigators for hire in Durham

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    45

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills8%
    Organisational Skills6%
    Leadership5%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree35%
    Vocational or technical training29%
    High school diploma or GED21%
  • Years of experience

    1-2 years5%
    3-5 years7%
    6-10 years11%
  • Current company

    61 Durham
    A B Health Ltd
    Active Care Group
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year26%
    1-2 years18%
    2-5 years32%

Browse Indeed's database of 45 profiles for Private Investigators in Durham

Last updated: 5 Aug 2026

Private Investigator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Durham: £31,843 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Class 1 & 2 HGV Driver

    Durham

    Licenses & certifications

    ADRCSCSDangerous GoodsCCTVAbrasive Wheels CertificateHGV Licence

    Skills

    Heavy Goods Vehicle Driving ExperienceDrivingCommercial DrivingFlatbedCar up to 3.5 TonnesHazmat
  • Plumber

    Durham

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidFirst Aid CertificationProperty ManagementInsulation Resistance TestingSafe Working at HeightFire Safety

    Skills

    Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsIncident ReportingElectrical EngineeringCCTVSurveillance
  • Joiner/Fitter

    Durham

    Licenses & certifications

    CarpentryNVQElectrical ExperienceWoodworkingAsbestos AwarenessSafe Working at Height

    Skills

    CarpentryJoineryWoodworking
  • Assistant Food and Beverage Manager

    Chester-le-Street

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificatePersonal Licence

    Skills

    LeadershipCustomer ServiceOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementBar ManagementEvents Management
  • School Minibus Driver

    Durham

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceCategory D1 LicenceSchool Drop-Offs and Pick-Ups

    Skills

    Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceDrivingCommercial DrivingProfessional Driving ExperienceDelivery Driver Experience
  • Maths Lecturer

    Durham

    Licenses & certifications

    QTSMathematicsMaths

    Skills

    GCSEData Analysis SkillsData AnalyticsAnalyticsProgress TrackingCurriculum Development

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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 a private investigator?

Common licenses or certifications for private investigators include: Driving Licence, First Aid Certification and NVQ.

What are some job titles related to private investigators?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to private investigators include: data quality and assurance specialist, practice manager and school minibus driver.

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 Durham, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most private investigators have 19 years of professional experience.

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