Would having experience as a security guard qualify me to get a job as a private investigator??

Question

Or start my own business with this experience after a couple years in the security field? Asking anyone who knows this or any P.I.s who know this. thanks Alot!!

Answer 1

Of course it will.

Answer 2

Any experience will help start another similar career field. As for security, it depends if you were a guard watching surveillance monitors or a fully certified security officer working a beat at a large property. Two years in security is not enough experience, even for more advanced security duties. The PI field and security fields are very different and have different mind sets along with the tools they use to complete their tasks.

Also the PI field is like the security field as they are very broad in their duties and the jobs they contain. Maybe being a little specific in your question or having a specific inner career goal might help us answer your question.