Police background investigators require special training.
Individuals must undergo extensive training to become a police background investigator. Performing background investigations requires various types of skills, and entails meeting certain requirements.
Education Requirements
Individuals desiring to become police background investigators must have a high school diploma or GED. It is preferred that 60 hours of college coursework be completed in human resources or criminal justice. For some positions, a bachelor's degree is required. Two years of experience completing background investigations in a city or county police department is also preferred.
Skills Training
Police background investigators are trained on the investigative techniques and procedures required to perform background checks, and carry out applicant interviews. Training on collect and analyze data and statistics is also required. Strategies on deal effectively with various personalities types while performing interviews is also offered in the training.
Privacy and Confidentiality Training
Police background investigators are given their particular state's department guidelines and regulated standards. They deal with personal, private information, and must be trained on the confidentiality and privacy laws by which they must adhere to while holding their positions.
