Look at these names and see how many of them you know. Sherlock Holmes, Jessica Fletcher, Adrian Monk, Patrick Jane, Thomas Magnum, Franklin Columbo, Hercule Poirot, John Shaft. Yes, they are all Private detectives and investigators.
What do Private detectives and investigators do?
Private detectives and investigators are hired by groups, individuals and organisations to gather, analyse, and report information to clients about a wide range of issues.
Have you ever met a real Private Detective or Investigator? Have you ever thought of becoming one? Well, you can if you want to and it is never too late or too early to become a Private Detective or Investigator.
If you are thinking about becoming a Private Detective or Investigator, here are a few things you should know about the career
- Anyone can become a Private Detective or Investigator, your size, shape, gender, race or ethnicity does not matter.
- Endless Possibilities of Work: Private Detectives and Investigators work on a wide range of cases, including surveillance, data analysis, background checks, fraud investigations, and missing persons cases.
- Worldwide Need: Private Detectives or Investigators are needed everywhere in the world and people outside your country can need you in your country to investigate personal and professional matters.
- Education and Experience: Your previous education does not matter but you should be trained to understand how to do the work. A good training programme will introduce you to the Psychology of Crime, Private, Public, Commercial, and International Cases, Methods of Investigations, Managing Public and Private Records, Fraud Investigation, Detection, and Prevention, Efficient Communication Skills for Investigators, Strategies for Efficient Surveillance, Gadgets for Investigations, and Setting up and Managing Investigation Business.
- Where can you work: As a Private Detective or Investigator, you can work outdoors, in offices, at homes, and remotely. You can be hired by individuals or organisations such as Accounting Firms, Banks, Embassies, Insurance Firms, Law Firms, Media Organisations, Multinational Companies, Security Agencies, and of course Private Detective Firms.
In real life, Private Detectives or Investigators have good people skills and they are interested in solving mysteries. If you are thinking of becoming a Professional Private Detective or Investigator who works in or with over 53 countries across the world or you just want to know more about the profession then the CIAPS International Professional Certified Investigator qualification is for you.
