How to become a certified trainer: Private investigators

Requirements

All private investigator certified trainers must:

• Be licensed as a private investigator agency principal, unarmed private investigator, or armed private investigator.
• Have 3 years’ compensated investigative experience.
• Pass an examination given by the Department of Licensing.

How to apply

Submit all of the following:

• A completed Private Investigation Agency Principal/Certified Trainer Exam/Reexam Application.
• The non-refundable examination fee (check or money order payable to the Department of Licensing).

We’ll schedule an examination at the location you choose on the application within 3 weeks of receipt of your paid application.