Private-Investigators for hire in Halifax, NS
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills5%Leadership4%Time Management3%Education level
Bachelor's degree33%Vocational or technical training22%High school diploma or GED22%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years6%3-5 years12%Current company
Department of Opportunities and Social DevelopmentHalifax Regional Municipality
Adiwale Partners (Mid-Cap Private Equity Firm)Time at current job
Less than a year31%1-2 years16%2-5 years34%
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Last updated: Sep. 10, 2026
Private Investigator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Halifax, NS: $49,295 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $36,178 – $67,166 yearly
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Loss Prevention Store Security Agent
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationDrivingCPRDriving Licence+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipMicrosoft OfficeSupervising ExperienceDecision MakingDe-Escalation TechniquesUnion Station Specialist
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeAED CertificationWHMIS CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPR CertificationDriving LicenceSkills
LeadershipPublic Safety Services ExperienceTeam LeadershipIncident ReportingIncident ResponseSafety and Uniformed Services ExperienceArmed Guard & Security Supervisor
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
Certification SIMDUTCertification DEASécuritéSystèmes D'information Sur Les Matières Dangereuses Utilisées Au TravailCertificat De Premiers Soins De BaseRCR+1 moreSkills
Certificat De Premiers Soins De BaseCertification RCRExpérience En Services De Sécurité PubliqueProtocoles D'escalade ComportementaleRédaction De Rapports D'incidentContrôle Des FoulesSecurity Officer — Casual
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationAED CertificationSecurityWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsWorking with Individuals with Mental Health ConditionsFirst Aid Certification+6 moreSkills
SecurityDe-Escalation TechniquesConflict De-EscalationPatrollingSurveillanceIncident ReportingProtection Services Officer
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationSecurityWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationClass 5 LicenceDriving+4 moreSkills
Microsoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookSystem & Network Administrator
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
Technical SupportAzureCompTIA A+CCNPCompTIA Network+IT SupportSkills
PKIAuthenticationVsphereCommunication SkillsSonicwallLAN
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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 110 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 time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a private investigator?
Common licenses or certifications for private-investigators include: First Aid Certification, AED Certification and Security.
What are some job titles related to private-investigators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to private-investigators include: protection services officer, IT field technician independent contractor and system & network administrator.
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 Halifax, NS, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a private investigator?
Most private-investigators have 6 years of professional experience.
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