How to become a detective?

A detective is a person who is hired by an individual or a group of people who take up investigatory activity for the people who hire them. A private investigator is otherwise known as a private detective or an inquiry agent. He provides the legal investigatory service to the clients.

The detective work is far-removed from the glamorous media portrayals, requiring incredible patience, investigative rigor, and ironclad ethics. In addition to being exposed to potentially dangerous individuals and situations, the process of solving cases can take months or even years, much of it spent poring over documents, photographs, and files. Despite the challenges, however, becoming a detective can be a rewarding profession, providing the deep personal satisfaction that comes from solving crimes and bringing resolution to victims.Communication & people skills are of vital importance, and detectives & criminal investigators must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing. They should be willing and comfortable speaking with witnesses, suspects or victims, and need to show a sense of compassion whilst simultaneously paying a great deal of attention to detail. Characteristics like honesty, discipline, integrity & responsibility together with good physical fitness are also part of the bargain in this career.

Detectives or criminal investigators usually start off with police officer training. Educational requirements or qualifications differ with each department or agency, but many look for applicants who have completed at least two years of college education. Obtaining a bachelor’s degree with a major in a relevant area such as criminal justice, law or police science is preferred by many local agencies, and is compulsory for most federal jobs.

Steps to become a detective

Pass 12th class in any stream

Earn bachelor degree in criminal justice, criminology, sociology, or a related discipline.

Enroll in a police academy and get investigative experience

Take the police detective test

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s Degree in law or police science, criminal justice, law enforcement, or a related field.

Degree

Post Graduation Course in Private Detective

Post Graduation Course in Private Detective

Short Term Certificate in Private Detective

Advanced Certification in Private Detective

Expert Certificate in Private Detective

Specialized Professional Certificate in Private Detective

Eligibility criteria

Minimum educational qualification required is – 10th pass OR 12th pass OR Diploma pass OR equivalent qualification

Skills required

Investigative interest

Attention to detail and good observation

Good normal and color vision

Ability to communicate in regional and /or foreign language

Inquisitive mind and a good memory

Physically fit

Disciplined

High analytical ability

Salary

The basic salary of Rs 20,000. However, the salary of the state government employee is subject to the state government permitted salary scale. However, the salary of the Central Investigation Bureau official starts from Rs 40,000 and it can go up to Rs 90,000.