Trainee Private Investigator – Freelance Independent Contractor Offer UK


​Are you looking for a new home-based opportunity with challenging work that excites you and offers an above average financial return?


Due to an unprecedented demand for our service we urgently need intelligent and highly motivated trainee freelance private investigators for UK and Overseas assignments.


Job Profile
Private Investigator / Private Detective contracted to the Wilson’s Detectives Group Partnership.
ABCIPI Freelance Independent Contractor / Private Investigators carry out secret inquiries for our clients to find out information and to check facts in support of their investigations.


If the answer to the following questions is yes, this role is perfect for you:
· Do you enjoy checking information?
· Do you have a forensic eye for detail?
· Are you a logical thinker?


Requirements
There are currently no specific qualifications required to become a private investigator. You will be provided with your own personal trainer/mentor.
· Honesty
· Excellent observational skills
· Some knowledge of the law is very important


Work Activities:
As a private investigator, your inquiry work could range from investigation of personal issues in cases of blackmail, divorce and sextortion to investigating company issues in cases of fraud.


You will often work alone, but always have the back-up of an experienced ABCIPI trainer/mentor.


If you are the kind of person who thrives on a challenge, we can promise you that no two days will be the same, and that the rewards will be worth the hard work that you put in.


Your work will involve background research, asking questions and analyzing information. Your work may also include:
· Surveillance
· Fraud investigation (for example, insurance or accident claims)
· Tracing missing people
· Handing legal documents to people (process serving)
· Investigating commercial piracy (such as copying software illegally)
· Background checks on employees


Working hours and Conditions:
There are many things to consider if you want a career in private investigations:
· Your hours of work will often be irregular and will include nights and weekends
· You will work from your own home
· You will spend a lot of time traveling and gathering information
· Your income will vary and will depend on many factors, including the type of case and the length of the investigation. OTE Would be in the region of £40,000 - £70, 000 GBP per annum


Entry Requirements:
No specific qualifications or experience is required to become a private investigator.


Training and Development:
As a Trainee Private Investigator/Freelance Independent Contractor, you will be charged a fee of £1,950.00 to be paid in advance to cover the time of your trainer/mentor for your initial specialist training of up to 30 Hours:
· Subject to training and a reasonable pass, you will be offered regular case assignments working in cooperation with experienced agents.
· Your chargeable rate would start at £45.00 per hour and if you work a 30-hour week this would earn you £1,350.00 per week.


We also recommend, but do not insist on, the following courses:
· IQ Level 3 Award for Professional Investigators
· Professional Investigating Foundation Course


Skills, Interests and Qualities
Being a private investigator calls on a very wide range of skills and abilities, some of which include:
· Good spoken and written communication skills
· Excellent observational skills
· Strong analytical skills
· The confidence to present information in court
· Basic computer skills
· A basic knowledge of the law
· Honesty and integrity
· The ability to work independently
· A logical approach to your work
· Patience and perseverance
· Empathy with clients and the ability to deal with clients who may be distressed by your findings.


We would invite you to chat with our UK agent Bruce Kenilworth who has more than 20 years of experience in this industry. He can be contacted at support@detectiveswilsons.com or +44 734 042 4846. 
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