National Enforcement Services -Training

What is a Civil Enforcement Agent
Or Professional Investigator?

Basically this is very similar to a Private Investigator and in fact most of the modern investigation agencies, although they may call themselves Private Investigators they do mainly or solely the work of a Civil Enforcement Agent CEA. This is mainly due to the fact that the Private Investigators markets of surveillance, endless process serving and the taking of witness statements is becoming harder and harder to get.

As a CEA you are there to enforce civil law by various means i.e. Serving of legal process, the repossession of goods etc. and you do not (unless you want to) follow people's wives and husbands. Your work revolves mainly around debt in particular the collection and recovery of money and goods unlike debt collectors you do not work for commission only (except when collecting by letter) you are paid fees for visits and larger fees for recoveries. This type of work is also similar to Bailiff work on which the course has a section. There is a large market for this type of work (CEA) and we are sure once you have completed the course you will be able to undertake these tasks confidently.

We would anticipate that within a few months you will have enough business to work full time within the industry and within a few years you will be making a very good living. You will of course be doing a very interesting job where no two days are the same and you can choose your own hours.

Who can be a CEA?

Anyone from any background it does not matter what sex, race, size or age (must be over 16). We know hundreds of CEA from various different backgrounds. Some are ex Police or Forces but the vast majority are just ordinary people who were sick and bored of their mundane jobs and wanted to do something interesting. We deal on a daily basis with ex teachers, wagon drivers, sales staff and ex financial services staff. The only qualification must be the ability and confidence to talk to people and ask them for money.

Security Industry Act 2000

In 2000 the above act received Royal Assent which means most of the security industry will need a new licence. However the security Industry is vast and divided into sectors like Door Supervisors, Security Guards etc we come under Private Investigators and it is unlikely we will need to get a licence until 2005. At that stage the those that are in the industry will get a licence subject to Criminal record checks and a various other conditions (not yet fully decided) however it is likely those wanting to come into the industry after this will need to take some exams before they can start. So it is best to get in now you will not have this opportunity for long.

Do I need a licence?

Yes a consumer Credit licence, which you need by law to collect any debts this costs approximately £110 for three years and is very easy to get (full details contained in course). Also note above section on Security Industry Act. If you want to be a Certificated Bailiff the cost is quite a bit more around £1000 for the first two years plus your initial Course (available via us) Then about £800 every two years.

Like everything else nothing is easy and getting Bailiff work, such as Fines and Council Tax collection can be very difficult (in most cases you have more chance of winning the lottery than getting a Local Authority Contract). However getting Commercial Rent work is much easier and more lucrative.

What will it cost to set up?

Assuming you are setting up from home with a PO box number the cost is minimal. It will make the job much easier if you have a PC although this is not essential. You will need some stationary, a telephone, a fax, your car, a mobile telephone, a few reference books (we will detail later) and possibly some software if you have a PC. We estimate that including a PC and Printer with Internet access the start up cost would be around £1500 plus your course if you have a Fax and PC less than £500 plus your course.

Who is the Author?

The author is Andy Coates a member of the following industry associations: the Association of British Investigators (Northern Branch Chairman since 2002 and currently Governing Council member), the National Association of Investigators and Process Servers (Association Chairman and winner of Investigator of the Year Award 2002), the Association of Civil Enforcement Agents, the Enforcement Services Association, International Professional Security Association, United Kingdom Professional Investigators Network, International Kommission Der Detektiv-Verbande.

Extracts from this course have been published as training aids for the Association of British Investigators and the Institute of Professional Investigators

Andy Coates has run numerous successful Civil Enforcement Agencies based in North East England. Andy has operated detective enforcement agencies since 1988. Over the years he has built up a large client base both directly and via sub contract work with most of the UK's leading Finance and Utility companies as well as Local Authority Clients.

His own agencies averaged over 2500 cases per week sending out between 150 to 200 per week to other agencies (like you want to be) up and down the country.

Unlike most other authors of courses he started from the bottom and worked his way up, is still working now and enjoying every minute. The course contains 16 years of experience giving you “Facts Not Fiction”, on the quickest way to start up and the knowledge to succeed.

Where will I get work?

We can not of course guarantee you work but we will give you the best leads to enable you to get going. You will be told where to advertise cheaply and successfully and where not to advertise. We will tell you where to get lists of prospective local clients and give you examples of letters to send them. There is full information on the various trade directories where you can find details of agencies on a national basis without wading through loads of Yellow Pages. We also give preferential treatment when allocating our work to people that have done our course.

Exclusive to the this course we will give you the names and addresses of five companies that send out thousands of jobs every week to self employed CEA's and are always on the look out for good new agents.

This course is recommended by the
Association of British Investigators
and is endorsed by the
National Association of Investigators and Process Servers

Stop The Press! Another Exculsive!

To give you the best possible start into this industry we will encourage you to download an application form to join the Association of British Investigators and the National Association of Investigators and Process Servers from their respective web sites http://www.theabi.org.uk and http://www.naips.co.uk. You should be able to join as an Associate Member (subject to references and the associations rules). This will entitle you to use the ABI & NAIPS logos, attend the ABI & NAIPS meetings, join the ABI & NAIPS newsgroups, network with other members, get your details published on the ABI & NAIPS web sites, and keep up to date with the latest news.

Postal Course ONLY £299

Residential Basic Bailiff Course ONLY £300 plus VAT

This 1 day course (does not include overnight hotel accomodation) covers mainly Distress for Rent.

Ring for next course dates. Held regularly throughout the year.

If you wish to have a no obligation chat with the author please telephone between 10.30am and 11.30am Monday to Friday