Private Investigators for hire in Southampton
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candidates
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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
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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
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Eastleigh
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Safeguarding CertificationNVQChild SafeguardingSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsAdministrative and Business Operations ExperienceOffice ExperienceData EntryCustomer CommunicationHealthcare Assistant
Southampton
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Communication SkillsTime ManagementHome HealthBed MakingBehaviour ManagementMedication AdministrationDomiciliary Care Assistant
Southampton
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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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