Private Investigator

Alternative Titles: Inquiry Agent, Private Detective

Private investigators conduct investigations for clients and prepare evidence for court proceedings. They are often involved with matters of insurance, missing persons and character enquiries, and work in private agencies, commercial and industrial organisations.

Investigators may hold licences or perform the duties of a process server or private bailiff.

Private investigators may perform the following tasks:

  • conduct surveillance and maintain records
  • seek missing persons and locate witnesses
  • take videos or photographs for use as evidence
  • work undercover in organisations to gather specific information
  • gather information for use in legal proceedings
  • conduct asset and liability checks
  • investigate the theft of private or commercial property
  • provide advice on corporate and personal security
  • investigate insurance or worker's compensation claims
  • prepare reports of investigations
  • take statements from witnesses.

Required Skills - Private Investigator

  • a sound character with no criminal or other convictions that would stop you getting a private investigator's licence
  • good communication skills
  • good observation skills
  • able to accept responsibility

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