What is a bounty hunter and how to become one

Key steps to become a bounty hunter

1. Explore bounty hunter education requirements

   Most common bounty hunter degrees

   Bachelor's

   38.2 %

   High School Diploma

   35.3 %

   Associate

   11.8 %

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2. Start to develop specific bounty hunter skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Law Enforcement Agencies	58.06%
   Court Dates	41.94%

3. Complete relevant bounty hunter training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New bounty hunters learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a bounty hunter based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real bounty hunter resumes.

4. Research bounty hunter duties and responsibilities

   • Perform subject interviews for personnel security investigations in order to determine whether DEA security clearance waivers should be grant.
   • Perform subject interviews for personnel security investigations in order to determine whether DEA security clearance waivers should be grant.

5. Apply for bounty hunter jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a bounty hunter job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams