How To
By
eHow Careers & Work Editor
Difficulty: Moderately challenging
Things You’ll Need:
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Lexis Nexis Classes
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Detective School Catalogs
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Private Investigator License Information
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Writing Classes
Step1
Realize that many people in this field have a military or law enforcement background. Others have college degrees in business, criminal justice or political science. They are your competition for jobs.
Step2
Enroll in a detective school if you don't have any of the experience listed above. You'll be taught the skills that a private investigator needs to have, including how to fingerprint, take samples of evidence, write reports and use firearms.
Step3
Polish your writing skills. This is one of the most important things you can do to ensure success. You'll need to write reports frequently and they must be of professional quality.
Step4
Become proficient at using credit checks and computer searching resources, such as Lexis-Nexis. They'll be a large part of your work, and this skill can be your entry into working for a firm.
Step5
Apply for your private investigator's license if one is required in your state. Your local police department or a local detective agency can tell you which government division handles this.
Comments
secure1 said
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AlliedSchools said
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