How To Become A Bounty Hunter
During the era described as the Wild West, bounty hunting was not considered one of those careers people thought of a being even a little respectable. People literally shunned those who pursued others for a living. In addition, if the fugitive was killed during the apprehension, bounty hunters were considered repulsive. Yet, there were those who wanted the excitement, reputation and money that came along with apprehending some of the world’s most dangerous individuals.
Even so, hunting down a person for money was not thought to be a field anyone should go into even though it was a very necessary evil. Today, bounty hunting is not something you even think of until an individual does not meet the requirements of their bond or escape from confinement. Bounty hunters are welcomed when individuals might be looking at losing thousands if a defendant does not meet the terms of their bail.
The career of bounty hunting is legal only in a few states of the United States and the Republic of the Philippines. All other countries use licensed law enforcement agents to pursue bail or fugitives.
The field of bounty hunting requires an aggressive individual possessing strength and determination. Bounty Hunting is not one of those fields you normally find individuals knocking down college recruiter doors to obtain certification. Nor or individuals standing in lines to obtain licenses to become bounty hunters.
Because of the unpopularity of the title and the stigma attached, bounty hunters today prefer using other definitive’s titles. Other titles are more desirable or politically correct when referring to this field. A bounty hunter can be referred to as a fugitive recovery agent, bail enforcement agent, bail bond enforcement agent and numerous other titles.
A bails bondsman can also obtain certification to become a licensed bounty hunter. If he prefers not to include this into his list of qualifications, the bail bondsman can hire a bounty hunter to recover bail or apprehend a fugitive.
Can Bounty Hunters Apprehend Fugitives in All States?
Each state has its own stipulations as to how much authority a bounty hunter has when in pursuit of a defendant or fugitive. Bounty hunters have the authority to enter private properties where a fugitive is housed without a warrant in order to obtain recovery of money or the individual. Some states have no educational requirements before a person is able to wear the title of bounty hunter. Other states have different levels of training before an individual can be licensed or receive credentials necessary to pursue bail or fugitives.
While most states have educational programs available to become a bounty hunter, there are a few states in the US where bounty hunting is illegal. In these states, a fugitive from justice or individual in violation of bail can only be pursued by law enforcement agents in that state or by persons receiving approval through the legal system before beginning the apprehension process.
States Outlawing Bounty Hunting
The following states of the United States do not allow bounty hunting: Wisconsin, Oregon, Illinois and Kentucky. Each state enacted a law banning the practice of commercial bonding, defendants utilizing any public bail system or bounty hunting.
States Allowing Bounty Hunters Only Under the Authority of a Bail Bonding Agent
Bail Bondsmen can and will at times work with licensed bounty hunters to retrieve fugitives from justice. When required, a bounty hunter can work in certain states only under the direct authority and supervision of a bail bondsman in the following states: Florida, North and South Carolina. An individual interested in working as a bounty hunter in one of the aforementioned states must seek sponsorship or be employed by a licensed bail bondsman.
States Allowing Licensed Bounty Hunters
If you meet the requirements according to each state Penal code, you can become a licensed Recovery Agent (Bounty Hunter) in eleven states. Those states are: Indiana, Nevada, Mississippi, South Dakota, Connecticut, Arizona, Utah, Iowa, Louisiana, California and West Virginia. Each state has a set of defined requirements, codes and laws a Recovery Agent must agree to or qualify in before they receive a license. The Bail Bondsman will supervise, over see and be completely responsible for any actions of their Recovery Agent. Most states require that a Recovery Agent be at least eighteen years old with a few states requiring agents to be twenty-one or older.
Skills Necessary for a Bounty Hunter
To become a bounty hunter, an individual must possess a determination to achieve their goal. If your desire is steadfast in accomplishing or apprehending, you have the major requirement necessary to become a bounty hunter. Bounty hunters must have an unrelenting desire and determination. In addition, a bounty hunter must possess certain skills before a license will be granted. Most states require demonstrated, documented or certified skills in skip tracing, research, marketing, networking, weapon knowledge and certification, communications, search and seizure laws, handcuffing skills, Taser knowledge and law enforcement relations just to name a few.
Possible Yearly Earnings
Not all bounty hunters make a salary comparable to ‘Dog The Bounty Hunter‘. However, the success of the typical bounty hunter depends on each person’s level of determination, education and skills. Bounty hunters can work part time or full time. It depends on the state and the number of fugitives. Believe it or not, there are still individuals who escape from confinement and are considered fugitives from justice. According to national statistics, bounty hunters apprehend an estimated thirty thousand bail jumpers yearly. Bounty hunter salaries can range. The typical salary received is based on 10% of the original face value of an individuals bond. At the entry level, most bounty hunters are averaging a yearly salary of $25,000. After a few years of experience with the willingness and desire to take on the more high risk captures, some bounty hunters are reporting salaries averaging $100,000 a year.
A career in bounty hunting can be quite lucrative, interesting and exciting. The field is becoming more popular than ever. Chances for success are determined strictly based on the individual’s desire and determination to succeed.
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