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How to Become an Infidelity Investigator

An infidelity investigator is essentially a private detective who specializes in proving or, hopefully, disproving infidelity. This could involve surveillance, searching through emails and phone records, taking photographs of encounters if they occur, and sometimes testifying in court during divorce proceedings.

What Education or Training Does an Infidelity Investigator Need?
While no formal education requirements exist, the most common education for private detectives is a bachelor's degree. You may find courses in criminal justice and police science especially useful. Since you want to focus on infidelity, further education in marriage counseling could also help a great deal, especially when talking to your client.

In addition, you need a license to work as a private investigator in most states. In some places the requirements for a license are minimal, but in others you need all of the following:
  • Education in police science, criminal law, or criminal justice
  • Three years (6,000 hours) of work experience
  • Clear a criminal history background check
  • Pass a two hour written exam on various laws and regulations
If you want to carry a gun, then you must fulfill all the requirements for a firearms permit as well.

Infidelity Investigator Salaries and Employment Opportunities
Private detectives earn an average annual salary of $46,480, although depending on how many clients and cases you receive you could make more. Fortunately, faster than average job growth is expected for private detectives, with employment increasing 18% from 2006-2016. You will face competition for those jobs, however, so the more formal education and training you get the better your chances may be.
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