I thank you in advance.
Christopher,
Congratulation on your degree, good job.
However, it depends on where you want to work. States have different requirements. There are different types of private investigators. Some are general investigators. If you want to know how to become a private investigator, consider what type of investigations you might want to conduct. Corporate investigators typically need a 4 year degree.
Coursework in finance, accounting, and business is often preferred. Because many financial investigators have an accountant’s background, they typically have a 4 year degree in accounting or a related field. Many computer forensics investigators need a 4 year degree in a field such as computer science or criminal justice. Many colleges and universities now offer certificate programs and degrees in computer forensics. Because computer forensics specialists need both computer skills and investigative skills, extensive training may be required if you want to become a private investigator of this type. Many computer forensic investigators learn their trade while working for a law enforcement agency, where they are taught how to gather evidence and to spot computer-related crimes. Many people enter law enforcement to get this training and to establish a reputation before moving on to the private sector. If you become a law enforcement officer, you will already understand how to become a private investigator. Because they work with changing technologies, computer forensic investigators never stop training. They must learn the latest methods of fraud detection and new software programs and operating systems by attending conferences and courses offered by software vendors and professional associations. But let’s just start to say:
Four (4) consecutive years of investigation-related experience to accumulate you working hours of experience.
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a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice; a bachelor’s degree, with an additional six months of investigation-related experience;
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an associate degree in criminal justice or related course of study, with an additional twelve months of investigation-related experience; or a specialized course of study directly designed for and related to the private investigations profession, taught and presented through affiliation with a four-year college or university accredited and recognized by the State. This course of study must be endorsed by the four year college or university’s department of criminal justice program and include a departmental faculty member(s) on its instructional faculty. This course of study must consist of a minimum of two hundred face-to-face classroom hours including coverage of ethics, Private Security Board administrative rules, the Private Security Act, and related statutes. Other combinations of education and investigation-related experience may be substituted for the above at the discretion of the Bureau manager. The bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees and specialized courses referenced above Cristopher, must be affiliated with an affidavit of working experience with another PI as your qualify Manager.
After meeting the qualifications and the hours, the person must register to take the exam with the Bureau of Security & Investigative Services (In my case California). Upon successful completion of the written exam, the person must show proof of liability insurance. In conclusion it’s depends on your state. Each state is different (very important).
In many you just have to pass a test. In others you have to have some LE experience.
Just Google your state name and the words "professional licensing" then look for the PI section.
Most people go to work for an established PI firm, work under their license, learn the business and then apply for their own license if they have not been in LE first.
Good luck and I will be on lookout for the future Christopher PI agency.
Ciao.
F.C.Investigations
Frank Crescentini
California. State. License PI 18368
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