How to Become a Bounty Hunter in California

Bounty Hunters are also known as Bail Fugitive Recovery Agents. The job of a bounty hunter is to arrest fugitives running from the law. It is a dangerous field for an individual to be involved in, however, bounty hunters help the community to become more safer.Bounty hunters must have written authorization from the bond agent before making an arrest and cannot force an entry on any premises. Bounty Hunters cannot represent themselves as police law officers or wear badges or uniforms that a person may mistake them as a government agent. To complete all of the needed training and courses, contact your local community college to obtain information on the courses.

Difficulty: Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• You must be at least 18 years of age and have no felony convictions.

How to Become a Bounty Hunter in California

1. Obtain a bachelor's college degree preferable in criminology, criminal justice, or law enforcement.

2. Develop a knowledge in a foreign language as this will help to communicate with others who do not speak English.

3. Complete a 40- training course at an accredited community college that teaches individuals how to become a bounty hunter. Your training should include a course about the power of arrest course pursuant to Penal Code Section 832.

4. Complete a 12-hour, pre-licensing bail education course that is compliant with the Insurance Code Section 1810.7.

5. Complete the P.C. 832 Firearms course if you are planning on carrying a weapon. You must obtain a firearms permit and carry the permit withyou wherever you go.

6. Complete an 8- hour course that focuses on duties of a security guard and the power to arrest others.

7. Complete the training course successfully to become licensed.

8. Notify local law enforcement about their intent to arrest a bail fugitive for no more than fix hours before doing so.

Resources

• California Bail Agents Association

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