Private-Investigators for hire in Preston
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills7%Time Management6%Organisational Skills5%Education level
Master's degree38%High school diploma or GED26%Bachelor's degree24%Years of experience
Less than a year10%1-2 years10%3-5 years4%Current company
1st call Private Investigations4Tech TrainingAI Laboratories LTDTime at current job
Less than a year22%1-2 years19%2-5 years41%
Browse Indeed's database of 83 profiles for Private-Investigators in Preston
Last updated: 6 Sept 2026
Private Investigator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Preston: £31,868 yearly
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Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFirst AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesNVQFirst Aid CertificationPrison and Probation Service Experience+2 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsRecord KeepingManagementSchematicsTeam LeadershipComplex Forensic Support Specialist
Preston
Licenses & certifications
DBS Check ProcessingExperience Working with Individuals with AutismCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicencePhysical Intervention+1 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsPositive Behaviour Support StrategiesRisk AnalysisRisk ManagementRisk AssessmentCrisis InterventionSupport Medical Secretary
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationBTECFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationCustomer ServiceHospitality+1 moreSkills
Microsoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareData EntryMicrosoft OutlookEmail SoftwareSIA Tutor
Preston
Licenses & certifications
BTECCrowd ControlNVQPhysical InterventionConflict ManagementRisk Assessment+1 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsCrowd ControlVenue Crowd ManagementRisk AnalysisRisk ManagementRisk AssessmentOwner/Manager
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationAirway ManagementRecord KeepingFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFirst Aid Administration+4 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsFood IndustryBiochemistryPublic SpeakingTime ManagementMRPPrivate Hire Driver
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneSecuritySIAFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Safety+1 moreSkills
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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, time management and organisational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a private investigator?
Common licenses or certifications for private-investigators include: First Aid Certification, First Aid and Safeguarding Certification.
What are some job titles related to private-investigators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to private-investigators include: owner/manager, operations manager and support medical secretary.
What level of education is common for a private investigator?
Master's degree is the most common level of education for a private investigator in Preston, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a private investigator?
Most private-investigators have 18 years of professional experience.
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