Curious about the ins and outs of private
investigations? Learn what it takes to be a private investigator in our one-day
introductory course!
Private investigations field is more than the
heart-stopping action and conducting surveillance: Being a private investigator
requires patience, persistence, teamwork, self-discipline, and organization.
This course will cover the different aspects of the private investigations
industry and the skills and techniques used by licensed professionals! Learn
from our instructors who are licensed and currently practicing private
investigators.
Are you someone who:
·
Enjoys engaging
in conversations?
·
Can mediate and
“keep a cool head”?
·
Has good
listening, writing, and comprehension skills?
·
“Reads between
the lines”?
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Is
self-organized?
·
Enjoys
traveling?
·
A career in
private investigations might be for you!
Course Information:
This the course is taught in central Suffolk County at our headquarters on 150 Motor
Parkway in Hauppauge, New York, in the Lower Level of the “Citibank” building,
inside of the Media Center. Each class includes up to a 45-minute lunch. There
is a cafeteria with hot and cold food available for purchase down the hall from
the classroom. All materials for the course will be provided.
Course Outline
This
course covers, but is not limited to, the following:
·
Types of PI equipment
·
Fieldwork
·
Operating at a scene
·
Conducting interviews
·
Report writing
·
Legal Requirements and Procedures
·
NYS Private Investigator License requirements
·
Gaining employment as a private investigator
Important Disclaimer:
The Introduction to Private
Investigation Course is not sanctioned by the New York State Department of
State, Division of Criminal Justice Services, nor the Division of Licensing
Services. Completion of this course is not required to complete the NYS Private
Investigator licensing requirements. The Introduction to Private Investigations The course is for professional development and enrichment only. See our Terms and Conditions for more information.
Refund Policy:
Notice of cancellation must be sent to
Guardian Security Training in writing, no
less than 24 hours before the class to receive a full refund. No refunds will be provided if a
student cancels in less than 24 hours. Phone calls to cancel will not be
accepted. To cancel attendance to a class, please email
us. See our Terms and Conditions for more information.
FAQs:
I have never worked in the private investigation before, is
this course for me?
Yes! This course is for those curious
about the private investigator profession, those who wish to return to the
private investigations field, or those who are currently a private investigator
who want another perspective on the industry. Our introductory course has our
instructors break down the basic components of the skills and techniques needed
to be a private investigator, as well as insights into the industry.
Will I get a private investigator job upon completion of
this course?
We cannot guarantee employment through attending or completing
this course; we are not a job placement agency. Employment is based on variables
such as job demand, skills, past work experience, and availability. Once you
complete this course, you will receive a certificate of completion, which can
be added to your resume to boost your credibility when applying to private
investigation firms. If you show exemplary aptitude in the skills desired in
private investigation and/or security and complete the course(s), you may be
considered for future employment by Guardian Security Training, its affiliates,
or its network of private investigation firms.
Instructor Abbreviation Guide:
MS: Matthew D. Seifer
DH: Dwight Hovington
DH: Dwight Hovington