Private Investigators for hire in Southampton

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    146

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    9%
    Organisational Skills
    7%
    Time Management
    6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    36%
    Bachelor's degree
    29%
    Vocational or technical training
    24%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    70%
    6-10 years
    20%
    3-5 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • Boots UK
    • The Cooperative Group
    • John Lewis & Partners
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    60%
    1-2 years
    20%
    Less than a year
    10%

Browse Indeed's database of 146 profiles for Private Investigators in Southampton

Last updated: 26 Oct 2026

Private Investigator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Southampton: £32,370 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Building fabricator

    Southampton

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid at WorkFirst Aid CertificationFirst Aid at Work CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateIPAF

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipMaintenanceCustomer ServiceCash Handling
  • Port Operative

    Southampton

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSCSCS Skilled WorkerNVQDriving LicenceBricklayingBricklaying

    Skills

    CSCS Skilled WorkerCommercial DrivingCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsHeavy LiftingTime Management
  • Survey officer

    Southampton

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving LicenceDraftingCADCSCS Green CardMaintenance

    Skills

    Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareMaintenance
  • Business Support Administrator

    Eastleigh

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationNVQChild Safeguarding

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsAdministrative and Business Operations ExperienceOffice ExperienceData EntryCustomer Communication
  • Healthcare Assistant

    Southampton

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 3 in Health & Social CareFirst Aid CertificationNVQInfection Prevention & ControlCPRCare Certificate+2 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementHome HealthBed MakingBehaviour ManagementMedication Administration
  • Domiciliary Care Assistant

    Southampton

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationDementia CareFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceMedication Administration+1 more

    Skills

    Home HealthTime ManagementCommunication SkillsPatient Personal Care AssistanceMedication AdministrationTube Feeding

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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 time management.

What licenses or certifications are common for private investigators?

Common licenses or certifications for private investigators include: First Aid Certification, Driving Licence 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: project manager / site manager, business support administrator and domiciliary care assistant.

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 Southampton, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most private investigators have 13 years of professional experience.

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