Private Investigator Certified Trainers

Exam

Third-party exam

Education

Specific course

Experience

Experience

Background check

Required

PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR CERTIFIED TRAINER<br><br> Any individua/company who offers private investigative training for a fee must be certified by the Commission as being qualified to administer and certify to successful completion of the training. A person who offers private investigators training for a fee and is not an employee of a private investigative, or proprietary, agency must be licensed as a training school This requirement does not include individuals who offer continuing professional education programs. A certified private investigator trainer may appoint an instructor to assist with the implementation of the training program. <br><br>CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: <br>Be at least 21 years of age. Have at least three (3) years of supervisory experience satisfactory to the Commission with either an Investigative Company, Proprietary Entity, Branch of the United States Military or any federal, state, county or municipal law enforcement agency. Be personally qualified to conduct the training. Be free of conviction of a felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude. Hold an active Tennessee PI license. Hold classifiable prints on file with the Commission. Satisfay the education requirement below. The trainer must be an employee of a private investigative or proprietary agency or be licensed as a company.<BR><BR>EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:<br>Hold a four year college degree from an accredited college or university acceptable to the Commissioner.<br>FEES: Application Fee - $150, Certification Fee - $250, Duplicate - $25, Renewal Fee - $250 (two years)<BR><br>ADDITIONAL:<BR>CERTIFIED TRAINING COMPANY APPLICANTS - REQUIREMENTS :<BR>(1) Any sole proprietor, partnership, corporation or other legally recognized business entity in this state, not presently licensred dollars ($500.00). Certification shall expire two (2) years after the date of issuance and shall be renewable biennially for a fee of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).