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:

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

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