Wednesday, March 16, 2011

How to become a Private Investigator in Alabama?

Working as a private investigator in Alabama does not require a professional license. Mobile, Birmingham, and other cities in Alabama may require private investigators to possess a local professional license. Private investigators who own private detective agencies must possess appropriate business licenses.

There are no basic requirements as regards education for becoming a private investigator in Alabama. But, a priority demanded by detective agencies and clients prefer hiring professionals who have completed some graduation through college or degree program in criminal justice, police science or another related field.

In order to become a good private investigator in Alabama, you will need to get proper training to perform investigative work. Try to get experience with private detective agency and learn the necessary skills on the job. Investigative skills can also be obtained through jobs in law enforcement, accounting, law, insurance, finance, journalism and other fields.

Learn laws of private investigator in Alabama. You may do this by working closely with experienced private investigators. Whatever experience you may possess, still you will have to follow the laws of Alabama State in order to continue working as a private investigator in Alabama.

The next step is to approach police department you wish to work with. Do inquire whether a professional license is required there. You will then be asked by police department to submit your fingerprints. You will also have a go through a thorough background criminal and moral check.

If you do not wish to work with local police department and open your private investigator agency then, you need to obtain proper state business license which is issued by Alabama State Department of Revenue.

The more knowledge you possess, the more successful you will be. In view of this, continue your education, read books and enroll yourself in workshops by professional organizations. You may also read some other material of your own.

Do keep an eagle’s eye on the changes in laws and regulations of Alabama State.

Contact Information:
Website: http://www.alabama.gov/portal/index.jsp (Alabama state Government)
Website: http://www.ador.state.al.us/ (Department of Revenue)
Alabama State Department of Revenue,
50 North Ripley,
Montgomery,
Alabama 36132.
Contact number: 334-242-1170.

Associations: Alabama Private Investigators Association

Laws and Regulations: Alabama State Laws

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