PRIVATE DETECTIVE License in Massachusetts
Quick Answer
To obtain a PRIVATE DETECTIVE in Massachusetts, review the requirements from Department of State Police~Certification Unit.
- Background Check
- Required
Requirements
PRIVATE DETECTIVE license in Massachusetts
PRIVATE DETECTIVE Salary in Massachusetts
Entry Level
$40,910
Median
$57,840
Experienced
$125,380
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics. Salary data is for informational purposes only.
How to Get Licensed
Step-by-step roadmap to becoming a licensed PRIVATE DETECTIVE in Massachusetts.
- 1
Submit Background Check
Felony convictions prohibited
- 2
Submit Your Application
File your application with the licensing agency.
- 3
Receive Your License
Processing times vary. Check with your state licensing board for current timelines.
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