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Working as an Employment Investigator Could Be Your Path Into In-Demand EmploymentCriminal and private investigators who specialize on employment perform background checks on new applicants, scrutinize employees accused of wrong-doing by an employer, and conduct employment practices and fairness investigations, sometimes in cooperation with the human resources department.What Education Does an Employment Investigator Need? There aren't any specific requirements for this career, however an associate or bachelor's degree in criminal justice, police science, or a related field can help a great deal. In addition, you need to be familiar with employment law and proper hiring practices. Several certification programs exist that offer intensive training into all aspects of employment law. If you join a police department, you may receive tuition benefits towards your degree, but it takes longer and is much harder to specialize in just one area of the law. On the other hand, you could become a private investigator, where it's much easier to specialize. In fact, most private detectives focus on just one type of investigations. You do need a license in most states to work as a private employment investigator, which can require a degree in criminal law, police science, or justice plus three years of related work experience. You may also have to pass a licensing exam covering laws and regulations. Employment Investigator Salaries The average private investigator earns $46,480 annually, although this can vary depending on where you work, both in terms of location and your employer. For instance in California private investigators average $56,620 a year, and architecture and engineering firms pay investigators over $80,000. Detectives earn an average salary of $63,840. |
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