Are you ready?
No one ever said that being a bail agent was an easy business. If you are thinking about changing careers, then there are a few things you need to know about the business.
Being a bail bondsman is not for everyone. It is dealing with the public and dealing with law enforcement personnel with the utmost respect and professionalism. If you know the pitfalls and dangers, along with pertinent information, then you may discover that this job is the ideal profession you have been searching for your entire life.
The process of using a bail bondsman is pretty simple. You get arrested and a judge determines how much money it will take for you to leave the jail. You call a bail bond agency and the agent is notified to come to the jail to get you out. A ten percent fee of the total bond is paid and you are free to go until your court date. You will want to check in with the agent on a regular basis.
Our agents receive extensive training prior to actually writing bail. You will be required to obtain a Kansas Insurance License prior to approval, but we can assist you with that. You must have a clean record (No prior felonies) and a background check will be conducted. You are starting your own business and will be expected to market yourself and advertise your business. You will be expected to assist in the apprehension of fugitives that fail to appear in court.
Failing to appear is when the defendant does not show up to his or her court appearance. The bond is then forfeited until the time that the fugitive recovery agent or bondsman can track down the individual and deliver them to the jail.
This is obviously the riskier side of the job but there are other things to consider as well, such as hours that vary. Many agents are awakened in the middle of the night and must not be far from their phone. This can make life a bit difficult when trying to plan around work hours.
There is something to keep in mind when wondering about the pay of a bail agent. It is important to keep in mind that there are no guarantees of making money in this line of work. The amount of money you make is predicated upon your ability to market yourself and your ability to take care of the defendant. Defendants will only call you if they "know" you.
There are many factors such as population, reputation and advertising that play huge factors in how much business you will receive. Stan Wilson of Bail Bonds Now says, "One month it may be great money and the next there may be only a few bonds written."
We offer excellent contracts for new agents as well as those with experience. If you are currently a bondsman and are looking for a company that will treat you like you deserve, give us a call. With 13 agents across the State, you can rest assured that we will have your back when you need us.
If you think you have what it takes or you're looking for a new company, contact us to learn more about the opportunities we offer.
Services we offer
- All Courts Bail Bonds
- All Jails Bail bonds
- Credit Release by phone
- Collateral not always needed
- Local agents ready 24 hrs/7 days a week- 365 days out of the year
- Bail bond Consultations
