Private Investigators for hire in Wakefield
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Most popular skills
- Organisational Skills
- 10%
- Communication Skills
- 9%
- Leadership
- 8%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 46%
- Bachelor's degree
- 31%
- Vocational or technical training
- 14%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 80%
- Less than a year
- 10%
- 6-10 years
- 10%
Current company
Asda
Leeds City Council
NHS England
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 57%
- More than 5 years
- 29%
- Less than a year
- 14%
Browse Indeed's database of 71 profiles for Private Investigators in Wakefield
Last updated: 23 Oct 2026
Private Investigator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Wakefield: £30,951 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Self Employed Office Manager Contracted to KJR Waste
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Computer LiteracyDriving LicenceCLAiTComputer SkillsFood Hygiene CertificateEnglishSkills
Organisational SkillsSupervising ExperienceManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipMicrosoft Office SuiteRoyal Military Police Soldier
West Yorkshire
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationCPRRisk AnalysisRisk AssessmentMilitarySkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementInfection Prevention & ControlCross-Infection ControlRecord KeepingProject Manager
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
NumeracyCustomer SupportCoachingCustomer ServiceMathsSkills
B2B SalesLeadershipOrganisational SkillsCRM SoftwareManagementSaleswarehouse administrator
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Team Motivation LeadershipHospitalityFront DeskManagementGuest ServicesSkills
LeadershipMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookWord ProcessingComputer LiteracyFuneral Director
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
Dementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaCare ExperienceOlder Adult Care ExperienceCounterbalance Forklift Truck Operator CertificationForklift Licence+3 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementAlzheimer's CareDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaMental Health Patient Care ExperienceHGV Class 1 Driver
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
ADRCategory C LicenceHGV LicenceLGV LicenceDriving LicenceCategory CE Licence+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceMathsDriving LicenceMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft Office
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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: organisational skills, communication skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for private investigators?
Common licenses or certifications for private investigators include: Driving Licence, First Aid Certification and NVQ.
What are some job titles related to private investigators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to private investigators include: royal military police soldier, property maintenance & compliance asset manager and HGV class 1 driver.
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 Wakefield, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a private investigator?
Most private investigators have 20 years of professional experience.
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