Becoming a Private Investigator

A career in private investigation is not only rewarding personally but also financially.
The private investigation industry continues to leap up the growth curve and attract many people with various backgrounds.

In Ontario, The Private Security and Investigative Services Act, 2005 (PSISA) regulates the investigative services and private security industry. The PSISA was proclaimed into force on August 23, 2007 to help professionalize the industry, increase public safety and ensure practitioners receive proper training and are qualified to provide private investigator services.

All private investigation candidates must fulfill the mandatory requirements of the Training and Testing Regulation to be eligible to apply for a licence.

Hunt's Private Investigator Training Course will help Launch your new Career.

Our training course provides persons like you with the occupational and behavioural skills, and attitudes necessary to function professionally as a private investigator as required by provincial acts, regulations and in accordance with other legislation.

The subjects covered in our course are intended to establish a sound basis to deal effectively with a multitude of on-the-job-responsibilities in an appropriate manner.

It is expected that students will become familiar enough with the materials that they will not only be able to understand and meet the requirements to be a private investigator but will also be able to keep the content of this course in mind as they are called upon from day to day in the performance of their duties.

Our training program is designed primarily to prepare candidates to write the Ministry's test. The course incorporates, is based on, and complies with the: "Ontario Ministry of Community Safety & Correctional Services - Training Curriculum for Private Investigators."

Course Outline
The teaching assignments are organized according to the official curriculum.

1.     Introduction to the Private Investigation Industry     a.     Different jobs in the security industry     b.     Occupational tasks and requirements of a private investigator     c.     Various types of investigations and different specializations of private investigators 2.     The Private Security and Investigative Services Act     a.     Responsibility regarding licensing, including the licensing process and mandatory requirements     b.     General duties, standards, practices, regulations and prohibitions     c.     Requirement to produce a licence     d.     Code of Conduct 3.     Provincial and Federal Statutes     a.     Handling Information and PIPEDA/FIPPA/MFIPPA     b.     Ontario Evidence Act and Canada Evidence Act     c.     Additional Legislation 4.     Criminal and Civil Law     a.     Criminal Code of Canada     b.     Criminal Offences     c.     Canadian Criminal Court System     d.     Intimidation and Tort Law     e.     Libel, Slander and Perjury 5.     Investigative Techniques     a.     Handling and Sealing Audio/Video Materials     b.     Ontario Evidence Act and Canada Evidence Act     c.     Conducting Investigations     d.     Research Techniques     e.     Principles of Surveillance     f.     Interview Techniques     g.     Using Industry Related Equipment     h.     Report Writing 6.     Principles of Ethical Reasoning/Decision-making     a.     Code of Conduct and Duty of Care     b.     Decision-Making 7.     Key Principles of Communication and Interaction     a.     Communication Skills     b.     Tactical Communication     c.     Interpersonal Skills 8.     Self-Management Skills     a.     Acting Under Stress     b.     Time Management     c.     Working Independently and in a Team     d.     Adaptability

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