Criminal Investigators for hire in Portland, OR
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Most popular skills
Supervising Experience11%Semi-Truck Operation6%Organizational Skills6%Education level
Associate's degree100%Years of experience
3-5 years33%More than 10 years67%Current company
Cerberus InvestigationsMatthew A Loos IvestigationsPortland Police BureauTime at current job
2-5 years50%More than 5 years50%
Browse Indeed's database of 181 profiles for Criminal Investigators in Portland, OR
Last updated: Aug 8, 2026
Criminal Investigator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Portland, OR: $78,572 yearly
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Private Investigator
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementX EndorsementHazmat EndorsementTanker EndorsementBaton PermitTS/SCISkills
Time ManagementSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsSemi-Truck OperationOwner / Criminal Defense Investigator
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Private Investigator LicenseSkills
Report PreparationReport WritingWitness InterviewingInterviewingClient Relationship ManagementClient Relationship DevelopmentCommunity Police Officer/ Background Investigator
Vancouver, Washington State
Skills
Supervising ExperienceStaff SupervisionManagementBudget ManagementBudget PlanningBudgeting
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What's the average time to fill a criminal investigator role?
The average time to fill a criminal investigator role is 25 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do criminal investigators tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a criminal investigator include: supervising experience, semi-truck operation and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a criminal investigator?
Common licenses or certifications for criminal investigators include: Tanker Endorsement, Private Investigator License and X Endorsement.
What are some job titles related to criminal investigators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to criminal investigators include: community police officer/ background investigator, owner / criminal defense investigator and private investigator.
What level of education is common for a criminal investigator?
Associate's degree is the most common level of education for a criminal investigator in Portland, OR, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a criminal investigator?
Most criminal investigators have 38 years of professional experience.
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