Golden Seal Enterprises

In-Service

VA DCJS
Private Investigator
In-Service (02I)

DCJS Private Investigator In-Service (02I)

DCJS Private Investigator In-Service (02I) is an 8-hour training program required to renew a Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services registration to work as a Private Investigator in Virginia.

Eligibility Requirments

  • Must be 18 years of age or older. 
  • Must be United States citizen or legal resident alien of the United States.
  • Successful completion of DCJS Private Investigator (02E).

Topics Covered in this Course

  • Job-Related Training

Course Type: In-Service

Course Cost: $150*

Course Duration: 8 hours

*There is a 4% surcharge applied to credit card payments.

In-Service training should be completed at least 30-days prior to registration expiration.

Renewing a license consists of two steps;

  1. Complete renewal application with DCJS.
  2. Complete In-Service training. 


Renewal applications can be submitted online at www.dcjs.virginia.gov.

Related Courses

Course Information

GSE will provide the opportunity for you to submit your application electronically with the Department of Criminal Justice Services Private Security Services Division. The fees for doing so, however, are not included in your training and you must pay DCJS directly for processing and registration fees. 

The course will be conducted at 230 Aviation Drive in Winchester, VA 2206.

Class begins at 8am on the day scheduled*. It is recommended that students arrive 15min early.

There is a one-hour lunch break. You may bring a lunch and use GSE’s refrigerator, microwave, and break room or you may go out for lunch. Intermittent breaks are given as scheduled by the instructor.

*Refer to your registration form for specific dates.

  • Photo ID.
  • Note taking materials.
  • Laptop w/ charger.
  • Instructors.
  • Classroom.
  • Applicable training aids/gear.
  • Electronic registration with DCJS.
  • Certificate of completion.

Course attire should be presentable and appropriate to the type of course you are taking. Logos/Designs should be non-offensive and neutral in nature.

Course payment is due the day of your course. You may pay with cash, check, or any major credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover).

Please be advised that there is a 4% surcharge applied to credit card payments.  

No weapons are authorized to be carried during this course. If you are a sworn law enforcement officer bound by general order to carry off-duty, please identify yourself to the lead instructor upon entering the building.

If inclement weather is expected on the day of training, GSE will decide to cancel/delay class start time no later than 6am the morning of the training. For students outside the area, please pay attention to the forecast in Frederick County as it often differs from areas east of the Shenandoah Valley.

This will be an educational experience and a great time for everyone involved. If you have any further questions, please contact us. Thank you and we look forward to training with you.

Karl Dear
Director of Training
Golden Seal Enterprises, Inc.
VA DCJS Training School #88-1476

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