While both roles are intertwined, they have distinct responsibilities and legal boundaries. When facing a legal issue, a bail bondsman is your first point of contact to secure your release, while a bounty hunter is the professional called upon when individuals fail to meet their legal obligations.
Meet the requirements Be a United States citizen or resident alien. Be employed by, or have a job offer from, a licensed bail bond agency. Have no convictions in the past 10 years that directly relate to the ability to perform bail bond agent duties or that hinder public safety. Complete the training requirements.
Bail bond agents can carry firearms (like regular citizens) and make arrests in California. However, they do not have the same power as police officers to investigate crimes, enforce traffic laws, or cordon off specific areas.
Like officers, bounty hunters should keep their license with them at all times while pursuing a fugitive. However, they are not allowed to pose as officers or even wear badges that may make them look like officers. Except in rare cases, a bounty hunter cannot forcibly enter your place of residence.
Often referred to as bounty hunters, these professionals are responsible for locating and apprehending individuals who have skipped bail. A critical symbol of their authority and professionalism is the bail enforcement agent badges and bounty hunter badges.
Bail enforcement agents have the authority to arrest fugitives who have skipped bail but their jurisdiction is limited. They must operate within the legal framework of the state where the bail was granted and where they are attempting to apprehend the fugitive.
Bail bond agents can carry firearms (like regular citizens) and make arrests in California. However, they do not have the same power as police officers to investigate crimes, enforce traffic laws, or cordon off specific areas.
The salary range for a Bounty Hunter job is from $51,281 to $59,864 per year in Washington.
 
                     
                    