Private Investigators for hire in Southend-On-Sea

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    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    7%
    Organisational Skills
    6%
    Leadership
    5%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    42%
    Bachelor's degree
    25%
    Vocational or technical training
    22%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    90%
    6-10 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • Metropolitan Police Service
    • NatWest
    • Babcock International
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    50%
    More than 5 years
    38%
    Less than a year
    13%

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Last updated: 8 Nov 2026

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  • Common salary in Southend-On-Sea: £31,074 yearly
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  • Field Operations Manager

    Canvey Island

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid at WorkFirst AidNEBOSHNVQFirst Aid CertificationCustomer Service+3 more

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft Office
  • Team Leader / Store Manager Cover

    Southend-on-Sea

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidFirst Aid CertificationNVQCPRConflict ManagementImmediate Life Support (ILS) Certification+1 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsLeadershipSalesSales Objection HandlingComplaint Handling
  • Security officer

    Southend-on-Sea

    Licenses & certifications

    Front-Of-House Security DutiesSIANVQ

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsTime ManagementTeachingSecurityStockingCustomer Service
  • Fraud Investigator

    Southend-on-Sea

    Licenses & certifications

    SPSSFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationStatistical SoftwareGIS

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCustomer ServiceComputer LiteracyITComputer SkillsTelephony
  • Outreach Support Worker

    Rochford

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationComplaint HandlingChallenging Behaviour SupportMicrosoft ExcelPaediatric First AidChild Safeguarding+7 more

    Skills

    Customer ServiceCustomer SupportComputer LiteracyMicrosoft Office SuiteEmail SoftwareMicrosoft Office
  • Technical Project Manager

    Westcliff-on-Sea

    Licenses & certifications

    AgileCertified Scrum MasterPRINCE2 Certification

    Skills

    MaintenanceCustomer ServiceMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ProjectProject Planning

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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 private investigators?

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: technical project manager, field operations manager and security officer.

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 Southend-On-Sea, 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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