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What are the Requirements to Become a Bounty Hunter?

The job of a bounty hunter is extremely dangerous, which makes the proper education and skills essential to survival as well as success. If you want to take on the extreme world of hunting down wanted criminals, then you need to pay close attention to the profession's educational and skill requirements.

Educational Requirements

A good bounty hunter should seek out a well-rounded education that includes a comprehensive understanding of the laws regarding the pursuit and capture of a criminal, as well as the industry-specific information every hunter has to know.

A good start would be to take a two-year law or criminal justice course from a junior college, or pursue a four-year degree in legal studies from an accredited university. When you are putting your life on the line everyday and walking in between the laws that govern the capture of fugitives, then you need to have a comprehensive understanding of the rules to avoid winding up in jail yourself.

There are schools dedicated to training inexperienced people in the ways of hunting down a fugitive. These schools teach important topics such as skip tracing and other Internet tracking skills, fugitive surveillance, and understanding the ways in which laws apply to your job.

Skill Requirements

A bounty hunter needs to be in peak physical condition and be able to defend themselves at all times. Some of the skills required to be a successful hunter include:
  • Hand-to-hand combat
  • Physical conflict management in close quarters
  • Tracking a fugitive while in an active pursuit
  • Apprehending someone while using non-lethal force
  • Use of non-lethal weapons
Licensing Requirements

Before you set off to hunt down fugitives, you need to check with the state you are working in to see if a license is required. The bail bond companies you work for might not ask for your license because, in most cases, you are in independent contractor who is responsible for your own certifications. If you do not have the proper licensing to hunt fugitives in your state, then you risk going to jail and possibly being sued by the fugitive as well. Do your due diligence and make sure that you have everything you need to bring in fugitives from the law.

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