| The job of a bounty hunter is to arrest fugitives running | | | | of a security guard and the power to arrest. |
| from the law. It is a dangerous? Sometimes sure, but | | | | 5. Complete the training course successfully to |
| that's half the draw right? If you think that a career as | | | | become licensed. |
| a bounty hunter is right up your alley here are the | | | | After you have completed all the requirements above |
| steps needed to do it legally. | | | | you can start make contacts in the bail industry and |
| Advice: On a personal note I would like to tell you that | | | | offer your services as a fugitive recovery agent. |
| Fugitive Recovery agents come through our office all | | | | Some people have turned to social networks in an |
| the time trying to get business catching our fugitives. | | | | attempt to pull in more business from bail bond |
| To be honest out of a sample of 100 Fugitive | | | | companies online. In most cases this is a waste of |
| recovery agents we have only used 2-3. If you want | | | | your time. There is such a large volume of fugitive |
| to get into this business be ready to bring something | | | | recovery agents on Facebook and MySpace that is is |
| extraordinary to the table. You must be effective and | | | | the equivalent of throwing a pile of 1,000 business |
| be able to back it up time and time again. Remember, it | | | | cards on someones desk and hoping they pick yours |
| takes years to build a great reputation, and only a day | | | | our of the stack, not good odds. Nothing is a substitute |
| to ruin it. That being said, here are the legal | | | | for the old fashioned meet, greet, and handshake. Don't |
| requirements. | | | | get discouraged when you are turned away, be |
| | | | persistent with out being a nuisance. If you keep |
| 1. Complete a 40- training course at an accredited | | | | checking in with the bail bondsman every few weeks |
| community college that teaches individuals how to | | | | he will start to see that you are serious about your |
| become a Fugitive Recovery Agent. This course | | | | profession and is much more likely to hire you. |
| should include a course about the power of arrest | | | | Remember, the act of physically restraining the Fugitive |
| course pursuant to Penal Code Section 832. | | | | and bringing him/her back into custody is only the end |
| 2. Complete a 12-hour, pre-licensing bail education | | | | of the hunt. First you must convince a Bail Agent to |
| course that is compliant with the Insurance Code | | | | entrust their liability to you, then find out where the |
| Section 1810.7. Go to to see class schedules. | | | | Fugitive is residing. My advice is to plan your strategy |
| 3. If you are planning on carrying a weapon you must | | | | on all these fronts before you start taking classes. |
| complete the P.C. 832 Firearms course. You must | | | | Don't start this endeavor until you are sure you can |
| obtain a firearms permit from your county sheriff and | | | | stick with it for the long haul. Good Luck and Happy |
| carry the permit with you wherever you go. | | | | Hunting. |
| 4. Complete an 8- hour course that focuses on duties | | | | |