Armed private investigator

Requirements

To be licensed as an armed private investigator, you must:

• Be licensed as an unarmed private investigator or agency principal.
• Be at least 21 years old.
• Have a current firearms certificate issued by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (WSCJTC). For a list of firearm instructors, visit the WSCJTC website.

How to apply

Apply directly to the investigator company you wish to work for. To apply, submit all of the following:

• A completed Private Investigator License Application.
• The non-refundable application fee (check or money order payable to the Department of Licensing).
• 1 completed fingerprint card.
• A copy of your current concealed pistol license.
• If you’re an alien resident, proof of your alien firearm license.