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What are the Requirements to Become a Bounty Hunter?

Bounty Hunters: Keeping the Peace on the Edge of the Law

The career can be quite dangerous, as many people who skip bail are criminals with no intention of going back to jail. The requirements to become a bounty hunter vary from state to state--and in Illinois, Kentucky, North and South Carolina, Oregon, Wisconsin and Washington, D.C, the practice of bounty hunting has been abolished or restricted.

Getting Started

There are many bounty hunter training academies to choose from. Instructors, many of whom came from law enforcement, can teach you the basics of the bond enforcement industry, such as:
  • How the bail system works
  • How to market your services
  • Ethics in bail enforcement
But you'll also learn practical skills of the trade, knowledge that can help you safely locate and apprehend fugitives. Bounty hunter schools also teach:
  • Skip tracing
  • Surveillance
  • Tailing methods and tactics
  • Weapons handling
  • Use of non-lethal force
  • Close-quarters combat
  • Weapons disarmament
  • Apprehension
  • Transportation
Most states have specific licensing requirements in place in order to work as a bounty hunter. Check with your state to ensure that any training you receive fulfills that state's requirements to become a bounty hunter. Although formal education usually isn't required, coursework in criminal justice and police science can better prepare you for entry into this field. Some states have set the minimum age requirement at 18, for others it's 21. Most states require a background clean of felonies, and some require a drug screening.




The following colleges offer programs that can help you become qualified for a Bounty Hunter career:
  University of Phoenix

With convenient class locations as well as online learning, University of Phoenix makes quality higher education highly accessible. Whether you’re seeking an associate's, bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree, we can help you reach your goal while you work—and much sooner than you might expect.

  University of Phoenix

Founded in 1976, University of Phoenix is dedicated to meeting the needs of working students. Now the largest private university in North America, we have more than 190 campuses and learning centers as well as a flexible online learning format available in most countries around the world. Regardless of where or how you attend class, you'll receive a real-world education with real value.

  American InterContinental University Online

At American InterContinental University, our educational approach is designed around the realities and challenges of today's busy lifestyles, and for over forty years, we have been helping students gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to pursue the next level of their professional development.

  Keiser University eCampus Online

Keiser University eCampus Online offers degrees in fields that are in high demand and provides job placement assistance to all its students and alumni. We research trends for growing fields and tailor our curriculum to prepare students for entry and advancement to rewarding careers.

  Virginia College

Ready to earn a well-respected degree? Need a flexible schedule? Virginia College can help. Become an office superstar with our business program. Or make a difference in your community by earning a paralegal or Criminal Justice degree. Can't get enough of your computer? Try our programs in Information Systems or Cybersecurity. No matter what program you choose, you'll get the top-quality education you deserve with an associate's, bachelor's or master's degree from Virginia College.

  Kaplan University

Kaplan University's accredited online degree programs allow you to earn the degree you need and advance your career without missing a day of work.



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