Private Investigators for hire in Watford

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    144

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    11%
    Leadership
    6%
    Organisational Skills
    4%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree
    36%
    High school diploma or GED
    28%
    Vocational or technical training
    18%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    60%
    Less than a year
    30%
    6-10 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • Metropolitan Police Service
    • Hertfordshire County Council
    • BUPA CROMWELL HOSPITAL
  • Time at current job

    More than 5 years
    50%
    Less than a year
    17%
    1-2 years
    17%

Browse Indeed's database of 144 profiles for Private Investigators in Watford

Last updated: 23 Oct 2026

Private Investigator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Watford: £32,510 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Fleet Supervisor

    Watford

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid at WorkFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFirst Aid at Work CertificateMathsEnglish

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipTechnical AptitudeSage
  • Voluntary

    Watford

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationResidential Support ExperienceHealth and Safety at Work Etc. Act 1974Complaint HandlingCustomer ServiceDriving Licence+3 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementPatient-Centred CareManagement
  • Self-development

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationReflexology ServicesTeachingFood Hygiene CertificateAnatomy KnowledgePhysiology Knowledge

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceSecurityNegotiationComputer Literacy
  • Reconciliations & Cash Management Analyst

    Watford

    Licenses & certifications

    AccountingMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerpointBankingPresentation Software

    Skills

    Communication SkillsMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareCustomer ServiceMicrosoft Excel
  • CAMHS Mental Health Practitioner – Triage / SPOA

    North West London

    Licenses & certifications

    Intravenous CannulationVenepunctureRoot Cause AnalysisCognitive Behavioural TherapySocial Work EnglandPhysiology Knowledge+1 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsSafety PlanningSafety PlansRisk AnalysisRisk Assessment
  • Events Operations Manager

    Watford

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid at WorkFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceFirst Aid at Work CertificatePersonal Licence

    Skills

    LeadershipTime ManagementGoogle SuiteMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity Software

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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, leadership and organisational skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for private investigators?

Common licenses or certifications for private investigators include: First Aid Certification, Safeguarding Certification and Driving.

What are some job titles related to private investigators?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to private investigators include: COMPLIANCE OFFICER / QUALITY ANALYST (mortgages), police constable - royalty & specialist protection (rasp) and provost.

What level of education is common for a private investigator?

Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a private investigator in Watford, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most private investigators have 12 years of professional experience.

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