How do you become a private investigator in texas?

Question

How do you become a private investigator in texas?
I have 15yrs Military Service and still in. Who do I contact to try and do this?

Answer 1

Most states require you to work under a licensed PI for a number of years before applying for your own license. Most, not all.

Go to the Texas state govt. web site, type in licensing, see what they have for requirements for this field.

Here in NY it's 3 years under someone else. VA is 5, CA is 3, just depends.

Answer 2

It depends on where you want to work. Different states have different requirements. Also, there are different types of investigators. To become a private investigator, you need a license in most states. However, you can work for a private investigator without a license. You usually don't need a college degree to become a private investigator. Although it is a good idea to get a college degree. Many private investigators have a college degree, and some firms might require their investigators to have a degree. College courses in criminal justice and political science can be helpful to aspiring private investigators. Although previous work experience is generally required, some people enter the occupation directly after graduating from college with a two or 4 year degree in criminal justice or police science. There are different types of private investigators. Some are general investigators and some specialize in a particular area or area. Consider what type of investigations you might want to conduct. Corporate investigators typically need a 4 year degree. Coursework in finance, accounting, and business is often preferred. Because many financial investigators have an accountant’s background, they typically have a 4 year degree in accounting or a related field. Many computer forensics investigators need a 4 yeard degree in a field such as computer science or criminal justice. Many colleges and universities now offer certificate programs and degrees in computer forensics. Because computer forensics specialists need both computer skills and investigative skills, extensive training may be required if you want to become a private investigator of this type. Many computer forensic investigators learn their trade while working for a law enforcement agency, where they are taught how to gather evidence and to spot computer-related crimes. Many people enter law enforcement to get this training and to establish a reputation and make contacts before moving on to the private sector. Private investigators typically have previous work experience. Some have worked for insurance or collections companies, as paralegals, in finance, or in accounting. Again, many private investigators enter the field after serving in law enforcement, the military, or federal intelligence jobs. These people, who frequently are able to retire after 25 years of service, often become private investigators as a second career. Having law enforcement experience can help.

Answer 3

No license is needed. Just do it. Best way is to get on with a law firm. Having done this, I know. P.I. is not what you might think. No guns, no spying, just mounds and mounds of research and process serving. Now to be a process server you must get bonded but the law firm would pay for that.