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To Become A Private Investigator

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Firstly you need to be 18 years and older to be a private detective in California.

You'll need to do a criminal check before you get your license and you'll need to have a no criminal history or you won't have a chance to become a private investigator.

Must have 3 years of compensated investigative work experience which is about 6,000 hours in total.

You also need a AA degree in police science, criminal law or justice and need at least 2 and half years of experience which is around 5,000 hours.

Pass a 2 hour multiple-choice exam and once you've passed the exam and all other requirements you'll need to pay a $175 licensing fee to the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services PO BOX 989002, West Sacramento, California 95798-9002.

You'll also need to complete an application form with two recent passport photos and pay a $50 fee and your Private Investigator Live Scan form must be signed by a Live Scan Operator. Pay $32 for a DOJ fingerprint processing fee and a $24 FBI Fingerprint processing fee at the Live Scan offices.

Now that you've done all the above you need to know about the Firearm permits as a private investigator. You are not allowed to carry any firearms once you're a private investigator until you get a firearm permit from the Department of Consumer Affairs.

To obtain your firearm permit you'll need to complete the following details

- Complete a course in Power to Arrest which is a 3 hour training course.

- Sit for a 14 hour training course on moral and legal aspects, weapons handling and shooting basics, firearms nomenclature, and range training.

- You need to be an American citizen as well

Once you've completed the following head down to the Private Investigator License with a Firearm Permit Live Scan form signed by a Live Scan Operator and pay a $80 application fee. You'll also need to pay another $28 for a Firearm Eligibility license and pay for another fingerprint check at $32.

Then you'll need a tear gas permit if you wish to carry tear gas which is also issued by the Department of Consumer Affairs.

Lastly if you're caring a firearm you'll need to get insurance for up to $1 million in insurance for armed bodyguard services.

To Become A Private Investigator

While the private investigation industry is experiencing somewhat of a boom at present, getting yourself established within it will still take some time and it's now time for you to take some action.

Getting started is difficult simply because there is some protocol you must clear before proceeding such as your eligibility. For example, you must not have a criminal history and need to have the proper licensing.

Two Options

You can either work for an agency or set up in business yourself. The former is the most logical step if you are completely new to any type of investigative work. There is a learning curve you need to overcome so unless you have some experience in P.I. work, then setting up in business by yourself will be a little ambitious.

Check with your local college or university and sign up to do a course. While colleges don't have private investigation courses as part of their curriculum, there are those who administer courses on behalf of G.E.S. and you will need to register at the school.

The courses are available online and are a good way to gain an initial introduction into the industry on your way to becoming a private investigator.

If you are taking the route of seeking employment with an established P.I. firm, one way to get your "foot in the door" is to offer your services on a work experience basis.

While it's not paid work, if accepted, you'll at least get a look at the day-to-day runnings of a private investigation business and when it comes time to seek employment, that experience will hold you in good stead.

Starting Your Own Business

Going it alone should be considered only after you have at least a couple of years experience "under your belt." It's tough starting in business and while the ability to earn more money is there, you'll need to consider the overhead costs plus getting established as two hurdles you need to overcome.

Have a business plan drawn up; this is a vital first step in starting your own P.I. business and until you become firmly established, you can cut down overheads by working out of your home.

The benefits of becoming a private investigator include not having to stick to a rigid work time schedule but before you decide to make the leap, consider the whether it's really what you want to pursue.

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