Also called: Bounty Hunter, Fugitive Recovery Agent
Tracks down and returns people who skip court after a bail bondsman paid their bail.
Bounty hunters research fugitives through records and social media, talk to family and friends, and make arrests to bring people back to court. They're paid a percentage of the bail, so income swings a lot. Several states ban the practice.
Paid a percentage (often 10-20%) of the bond; very irregular.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. Varies by state; some require licenses and training.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Criminal Justice.
Growing slowly. Approximate.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. AI skip-tracing tools find people faster and bail reform cuts some demand; arrests stay human.
Classes: PE / strength training, Psychology, Government / Civics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 33-9021.
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