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Private Investigator
is £105,000

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The average annual salary for a Private Investigator is £105,000. Salary estimates are based on jobs posted to Pertemps for Private Investigator jobs.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Private investigators gather, analyse, compile and report information regarding individuals or organisations to clients, or detect occurrences of unlawful acts or breach of rules in private establishment.

QUALIFICATIONS

These posts have varying entry requirements. Some posts require no academic qualifications whereas others require GCSEs/S grades and/or relevant practical experience. Entry to some occupations is followed by periods of assessed probationary training and professional examinations.

TASKS

  • Examines, weighs and counts goods imported by ship or aircraft, ensures that the declared value of goods is satisfactory, and that duties and taxes have been paid.
  • Examines passports, visas, work permits and other immigration documents, and allows or refuses entry into the UK.
  • Maintains revenue control at breweries, tobacco factories and other premises where dutiable goods are manufactured, processed or stored.
  • Visits racecourses, greyhound stadiums and betting shops to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
  • Broadcasts information on weather and maritime conditions, monitors shipping and provides instruction to navigators.
  • Receives distress messages, alerts other appropriate rescue services and participates in search and rescue operations.
  • Photographs, fingerprints and undertakes other forms of forensic examination at the scene of a crime.
  • Analyses security requirements, advises clients, and develops, monitors and improves security measures.
  • Supervises and assigns duties to security and detection staff.
  • Investigates crimes, including fraud, trading practices and the private affairs of individuals.

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