A private investigator is often
hired to find out the private information about a person without his/her
permission. The person is often responsible to carry out observation to collect
information about a suspected person and investigate the case of a missing
person. You can be a private investigator because the job has a great scope of
growth and earnings. You need to pass some security courses to get a licence because without a work permit, you can’t work in
the industry. In order to get the permit, you should meet the eligibility
criteria to work in the industry. Following are some requirements to get the
certificate for the industry:
·
Meet the eligibility
criteria
·
Complete the training and
get a certificate as a proof of your qualifications
·
Fill out an application form
Sometimes, you may not need a
licence to work as a private investigator, if you are a:
·
Legal practitioner
·
Accountant
·
Insurance business worker
·
Work in the insurance adjustment
agencies
·
Independent investigators in
the Queensland Public Service
Eligibility Criteria
According to the rules and
regulations of the Queensland, you should be 18 years or older. There will be
no risk to the public from your work, and you can work while maintaining the
safety of the general people. Your chances to work in the industry will be
higher after passing the required training course. If you apply without being
eligible for the job, you will be convicted of an offence and your certificate
will be cancelled. You will be disqualified for this job. If you are guilty of
any crime before five years, then you can do a job in the industry, but before
completing five years, you will not be allowed for the job.
Provide Identification Details
You need to lodge the form with
your formal identification details. These documents should be original or you
can also attach the certified copies. You need to submit a birth certificate,
citizenship certificate and passport. The driving licence, ID card and the
social security card may also be required by the required personnel.
Pay Some Fees
You will also pay particular fees
while lodging your application. The licence fee, criminal history check fee and
the fingerprinting fee should be paid. The fingerprinting is important for all
security providers. It will help them to make sure either you have a criminal
record.
After successfully passing the security training, you will be able to
apply for the licence. This will be a work permit for you to get a dream job in
the industry, and keep updating your knowledge by joining a refresher course
after a particular period of time.