A private investigator’s job is to unearth facts that uncover the truth not only for jilted lovers, but also for the attorneys who hire them. However, there are other niche jobs for a person pursuing a career as a private investigator.
Getting into the IP business is usually gained by working on the job as an intern for a reputable private detective agency or by having investigative experience from the police or military.
As a private investigator, there are various niches one can enter to pursue a career in this exciting business.
- Public Records Retrieval
- Corporate Investigator
- delivery of subpoenas
- Skip track and trace
For an investigator involved in public records retrieval, a career can be made retrieving court documents. There is a national association of document repossessors, and these investigators earn very good salaries rummaging through local courthouse files, obtaining documents for their clients, and investigating the civil and criminal records of certain individuals.
For a gumshoe working for a corporation, one can work for a company to conduct background checks and investigate employee theft without being licensed in their state. For experienced private investigators, a job as a corporate investigator would be ideal. This job can also provide good experience for a novice researcher studying for their IP license.
Another job that does not require a state-issued license is subpoena service. Depending on the state you live in, a license is not required to pursue a career in subpoena service. However, check with your state if there is a requirement. Sometimes the county sheriff’s office or the courts regulate citation servers and can tell you what it takes to work as one.
There are some private investigative agencies that specialize solely in jump tracking and tracing. These agencies require that you have a license to work in this field. Some agencies are dedicated to locating delinquent parents. These agencies collect residual income from child support or alimony payments if the private investigative agency finds the father.
For professional investigators retiring from law enforcement or the military, one can find life outside of their old jobs in any of the niches outlined for private investigators.