2. Become a detective
Private investigators and detectives are hired to do a wide range of work. Detectives can be expected to do anything ranging from investigating a suspicious spouse to embezzlement and murder. Solving and preventing crimes, both fall under the job description of a detective. On an average, the job pays about 75 thousand USD per year. With the increase in cybercrime and crime in general, the projected number of openings for this job will rise to 27 thousand through 2022. However, there are aspects of this job that can only be learned through practical experience. Most detectives have at least 5 years of experience of working jobs related to law and order.