Private Investigator
Conduct investigations for clients using strong observation skills.
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- What's it like to be a Private Investigator?
- How to become a Private Investigator
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What's it like to be a Private Investigator?
Tenacious, curious and with an eye for detail, Private Investigators conduct investigations for clients and are often involved in matters relating to character enquiries, relationship breakdowns, unfair dismissal cases, missing persons and insurance claims. They can also perform the duties of a Bailiff or Document Server.
Tasks and duties
- Taking a briefing from a client.
- Surveilling a person, place or thing and recording observations.
- Taking photos or videos to supply to the client.
- Taking statements from witnesses or people who have knowledge of the situation being investigated
- Conducting research, and checking laws and policies.
- Presenting progress reports to the client
- Attending court to give evidence.
- Writing reports.
How to become a Private Investigator
To become a Private Investigator you’ll need to undertake a course or traineeship. Admission to most courses or traineeships will require you to have completed year 10 or its equivalent.
- Consider completing a Certificate IV in Government Investigations (PSP40416) or Diploma of Government Investigations (PSP50416) through a TAFE or Registered Training Organisation.
- Enter a traineeship with a private investigation firm, where you can learn the skills you’ll need on-the-job while gaining practical, real-world experience.
- Depending on the state you intend to work in, gain a licence from the state regulatory body and submit a National Police Check, if required.
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Latest Private Investigator reviews
Oct 2018
It sounds easy to be Private Investigator, however no day is the same.
Reviewer's QualificationCertificate III in Investigative Services
Experience5 – 9 years
Organisation sizeI'm self-employed
SpecialisationSurveillance
The good thingsAble to work around family time. Be your own boss.
The challengesNo overtime or sick leave.
No work No pay.
Boiling hot in the surveillance vehicle, during summer time.
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Oct 2018
Private investigations, a long term career
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Education
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
SpecialisationSurveillance
The good thingsA great job for those who like investigations. Insurance work and private work exist in the surveillance field and no two days are really the same
The challengesEarly morning starts and remaining alert during long periods of inactivity
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