Becoming a private investigator can be an exciting and rewarding career.

Private
investigators are usually employed by attorneys, insurance companies, law firms
and other businesses to investigate crime or fraud cases. You don't need to have
any experience in the field of criminal justice or law enforcement; all you need is
a good work ethic and some determination.

In this guide, we'll cover how to become a private investigator. We will also review
the requirements for becoming an information security professional and how to
go about getting your license as one.

- How do I Become a Private Investigator?

- What are the Requirements of Becoming a Private Investigator?

- Who Can Apply for Training to Become a Private Investigator?

- What is the Salary of an Entry Level Private Investigator?

- How Long Does It Take to Get Licensed as a Private Investigator and Be Ready
for Employment?

- Where Should I Start My Journey Towards Becoming A Private Investigator?

How do I Become a Private Investigator?: You don't need a specific degree to

become a private investigator, but you will be required to obtain an information
Security Professional License.

- What are the Requirements of Becoming a Private Investigator?

You can work for any company that is not in competition with your employer and
doesn't infringe on their clientele. You also have to get "dollars and sense" before
applying.

- Who Can Apply for Training to Become a Private Investigator?

Anyone who is 18 years old or older, has not been convicted of any felony offense
in the last five years, possesses an IQ at least equal to that required by law
enforcement agencies in your area and has no mental health issues can apply for
training.

- What is the Salary of an Entry Level Private Investigator?

Entry level private investigators earn about $50,000 a year and can increase to up
to $80,000 after five years on the job with experience. Many private investigators
also do some side work in other industries such as being security guards or
bouncers at nightclubs.

- How Long Does It Take to Get Licensed as a Private Investigator and Be Ready
for Employment?

You will have to complete an intensive training program with live scenario
exercises, which takes about four months. You may also need additional courses
depending on how you plan to work in the future such as being a security guard
or how to work as a bouncer.

- Where Should I Start My Journey Towards Becoming A Private Investigator?

Once you have completed the training program, your employer will assist in
getting you licensed and ready for employment. You should contact private
investigator agencies such as ESI that specialize in hiring new investigators from
their program once they are licensed.