I've been interested in the field of private investigation for some time. After joining this board, I noticed a few of the posters are private investigators in Texas. After reading the requirements for getting a PI license, I have a few questions about the process......
1. Did most PI's come from a LE background, or did they start in the security field?
2. I was a CPS investigator for 18 mos. Would that time count toward my 2-years of experience needed?
3. How did the PI's here get their experience and license? Is it as difficult as it seems?
Many thanks in advance......
(....and yes, I do know that the field isn't as glamorous or exciting as TV/movies show it. I'm still interested...)
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Re: Private Investigator Questions
Forget about it.....the hours are long and the pay is terrible.
You can make the same money and take less risks by working at McDonald's!
You can make the same money and take less risks by working at McDonald's!
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Re: Private Investigator Questions
Yes.seeker_two wrote:I've been interested in the field of private investigation for some time. After joining this board, I noticed a few of the posters are private investigators in Texas. After reading the requirements for getting a PI license, I have a few questions about the process......
1. Did most PI's come from a LE background, or did they start in the security field?
LE experience is helpful but not necessary. Lots are retired LEO but many are professional security / investigations folks who have worked for licensed investigators or lawyers for years.
Not really. The state really wants two or more years of verifiable experience in the field i.e. 'card carrying PI'2. I was a CPS investigator for 18 mos. Would that time count toward my 2-years of
experience needed?
By working for a licensed PI for two years. You must have two years to get your own PI license. Once you have the experience the real fun begins. Taking the test is no problem if you study. Getting and paying for insurance is the biggest and costliest mess there is but required by the state. Be prepared for MAJOR wallet shock!3. How did the PI's here get their experience and license? Is it as difficult as it seems?
Go hear and read up:
http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/psb/
As far as $ goes it all depends on what type of investigations you are interested in doing.
If you like living in your car and always on the go, surveillance is for you. If you are a computer nut / bookworm you might be good at skip tracing. It's really not like what you see on TV. If your good at what you do, you will be paid well.
Good luck, hope this helps.
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