Private Investigators for hire in Portsmouth

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    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    7%
    Organisational Skills
    6%
    Customer Service
    4%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    39%
    Vocational or technical training
    25%
    Bachelor's degree
    18%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    50%
    6-10 years
    40%
    3-5 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • Uber
    • Mitie Facilities Management
    • Morrisons Plc
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    50%
    More than 5 years
    33%
    Less than a year
    17%

Browse Indeed's database of 121 profiles for Private Investigators in Portsmouth

Last updated: 7 Nov 2026

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  • Common salary in Portsmouth: £32,171 yearly
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  • Administrative Officer II

    Portsmouth

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationReporting of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)Patient-Centred CareFirst Aid CertificationConflict ManagementChild Safeguarding+2 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementPresentation SkillsLeadershipRegulatory ReportingOrganisational Skills
  • Admin cum Document Controller (Logistics & Procurement Dept)

    Gosport

    Licenses & certifications

    TamilHindiMultilingualMalayalamEnglish

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsDecision MakingMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheets
  • Phase 3 Manager

    Portsmouth

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid at WorkFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationNVQFirst Aid at Work CertificateEnhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check (With Barred-List Check)+1 more

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsOccupational Safety Regulation ComplianceTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementRecord Keeping
  • SIA security team member

    Southsea

    Licenses & certifications

    Bachelor's DegreeFirst Aid CertificationSIAConflict Management

    Skills

    Communication SkillsCrowd ControlVenue Crowd ManagementSurveillanceSecurityCustomer Service
  • Team Leader

    Portsmouth

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidFirst Aid CertificationCare CertificateBLS Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipManagementTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementQuality AssuranceCare Quality Commission Compliance Oversight
  • Community Support Worker

    Portsmouth

    Licenses & certifications

    A LevelNVQDriving LicenceEuropean Computer Driving Licence (ECDL), ICDL FoundationGCSECare Certificate+2 more

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsMicrosoft ExcelCare CertificateBasic Life SupportInfection Prevention & ControlPhysical Intervention

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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 customer service.

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: admin cum document controller (logistics & procurement dept), administrative officer II and ehs, facilities, security and admin 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 Portsmouth, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most private investigators have 12 years of professional experience.

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