Private investigator

job description

• The detect and investigate information for their clients.
• They question people to obtain evidence for the court cases.
• Search computer data bases.
• Write reports and case summaries.
• They alert appropriate personnel to suspects' locations. 

AN AVERAGE DAY:
In average day, is out of the ordinary. Private Investigator typical day consists of a certain case they're in that day.

Education

• A college education is not needed for this job.
• Formal law enforcement training can be very helpful.
• A Private Investigators license is required in most states.
• A high school education is required. Including your diploma. 

Requirements

• Investigate crimes
• Identify the business, occupation,character, etc. of a person
• Investigate the location of lost or stolen property.
• Investigates the cause of fires, losses, accidents, damage or injured.
• Secures evidence for the use in court. 

10 specialties

• Background checks
• Civil Investigations
• Insurance 
• Fraud
• Surveillance 

10 specialties continued

• Domestic
• Corporate Investigations
• Accident Reconstruction
• Infidelity 
• Other

The career itself

• It all depends on what position in Private Investigation you want to be in.
• There are opportunites to move up and get a promotion. 

Pay scale

works cited

• http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/training/law-enforcement-training
• http://www.detectivetraining.com/pi_licensing.asp
• N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Jan. 2015. www.policeemployment.com
• "The 10 Most Common Specialties of Private Investigators." PInow.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Jan. 2015.
• "P.I. Licencing Laws by State | Detective Training Institute - A Private Investigator Training School." P.I. Licencing Laws by State | Detective Training Institute - A Private Investigator Training School. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Jan. 2015