"A "Private investigator" means any natural person who engages in the business of, or accepts employment to make, investigations to obtain information on (i) crimes or civil wrongs; (ii) the location, disposition, or recovery of stolen property; (iii) the cause of accidents, fires, damages, or injuries to persons or to property; or (iv) evidence to be used before any court, board, officer, or investigative committee." (Source: https://www.dcjs.virginia.gov/licensure-and-regulatory-affairs/private-security-services-individual )
CJSI Tuition: $600.00
Hours of Training: 60 hours "Plus 2 hours of pratical exercises, role-playing, comprehensive exam, and review.
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Registration: To register in the state of Virginia as a Private Investigator, you must meet the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice guidelines, satisfactorily complete the 02E course (or 02I for In-Service registrants) with a grade of 70% or greater and submit the appropriate Virginia DCJS fees and forms which will be explained during the administration portion of the course.
Private Investigator In-Service training must be completed every 24 months, prior to expiration. As with the entry level course, all appropriate Virginia DCJS forms and fees must be submitted to successfully re-qualify as a Private Investigator.
CJSI Tuition: $150.00
Hours of Training: 8
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