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How do I become a Private Investigator?

Today’s Blog is on “how do I become a Private Investigator?”

Believe it or not, I get two calls a week from persons who would like to get into this profession.

So how do we become or in some cases fall into this profession?

In my case as I explained in other blogs, I’m ex-Military with a back ground in surveillance and investigations around the world, either Government or Private.

Queensland, you need to be licenced as a Private investigator with Fair Trading QLD.

With Licencing, you need to have obtained;

1. Cert III in Investigations

2. Criminal Background and Character test with Queensland Police.

3. Have your finger prints taken and stored with the Queensland Police.

4. Pay your Licence fee with fair Trading QLD.

5. Join AIMPAC 

Let add that up.

1. Approximately $1900-00

2. And 4. $700 for 3 years approximately the $550 after that for 3 years.

3. Public Liability 20Mill $600 to $1000 per year

4. Accountant $3000

5. Lawyer (Pandora’s Box, but when you need them, get a good one).

6. Good Car. $20 to 30 Grand.

7. Better Mechanic….one that does not take forever to do a job. The time your car is off the road time you are not earning. ($3000 to $4000) per year.

Now your good to go.

I would recommend an association.

AIMPAC,first thing to remember, Supplies complete Yearly refresher training.

Now Most People who get into this industry Specialise.

1. Surveillance

2. Locations (skip Trace).

3. Insurance Investigations

4. Fraud and Internal investigations.

5. Cyber Investigations.

6. Work Cover Investigations

7. Accident Investigations

Given these points, this is a limited list with sub headings and other areas that are Niche.

So, you have got your ticket

”show me the money”.

  1. Private Investigators are self-employed.
  2. It is VERY rare to be employed on a salary.
  3. Even so,You may work for a Large corporate or Government department such as the ATO or state work cover departments.

Random

  1. One area that’s not known about is RSPCA, their inspectors are qualified Investigators Cert III or higher and train alongside Private Investigators.
  2. UAV drone surveillance………. yes, there are PI’s in QLD and other states that use drone’s day to day to complete tasks.
  3.  NO they don’t look in your bedroom window that is illegal.

The link (at the bottom) to the Australian Security Academy is an example of a business that is offering training in the areas discussed.

I have used their services and Mike the Principal has a depth of Knowledge in all areas of Investigations to teach new student’s in the Industry.

I have heard good things about most other providers.

Do your research, as you do as an Investigator, get used to looking beyond the bling and get top the nuts and bolts of a Subject.

I love what I do.

For the most part Getting  a thrill every time a finish a case and have a happy client……who pays the bill.

If I have any advice for a new Investigators

1. What are you passionate about?

2. Think about your business structure

3. Legitimise yourself…Point of difference

4. MARKETING, MARKETING, MARKETING

Over all Given these points its all about your place and time.

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