| From time to time we do take on new members. If you would like to be considered for membership with CPSI, please continue reading. We offer various positions within CPSI, but please know that we are an active paranormal investigation group - we are not a ghost "meet up" group, or the type of group that one just signs up to be a member of in name only. We are seeking individuals who want to actively participate in paranormal research and attend investigations. Even though we are based outside of Pittsburgh, PA, approximately 50% of our investigations are NOT local. They can range anywhere from an hour away, up to 5 or 6 hours away. Also, these farther investigations do require an overnight stay. Travel is an integral part of our research, therefore having the time and ability to travel is necessary for any and all applicants. Once your Membership Form has been submitted, you will be contacted via email to advise you whether we are, or are not, accepting new members. If so, then an initial telephone interview will be set up. At that point, a follow up face to face meeting may be scheduled, at which time membership may be offered. Please realize that we must be selective in choosing our investigators and researchers. Due to the nature of our investigations, we must have some guidelines for our investigators and researchers to follow. The following is a sample of the rules and guidelines with which one must adhere to in order to become and remain part of CPSI. |
| CPSI Membership |
| Application & Membership Guidelines |
* You must be at least 18 years of age.
* You must have a valid driver's license and a vehicle for transportation
to and from meetings and investigations.
* If applying for an Investigator position, you are required to actively
participate in investigations and attend CPSI meetings on a regular
basis. Exclusions are granted on a case by case basis when needed.
* You may be asked to perform specific tasks prior to and during an
investigation. All members must be willing and able to perform all
functions of the investigation that may pertain to their position.
* Investigators must be willing to do historical research in libraries,
online, or in person, interview witnesses and review evidence.
* No previous experience is required. All new Investigators, Field
Researchers, & Researchers will be trained on equipment, investigation
procedures, practices, related to their specific position prior to
attending an actual investigation.
* Lead Investigators are responsible for the screening of all new
applicants. You will be contacted within 5 business days of submitting
an application.
* We do carry a liability insurance policy. Therefore, we have a $20
annual membership fee for all active members. This fee is used to
cover the cost for our insurance and any remainder goes towards
website hosting fees. No member may attend any investigation until
their annual membership fees are paid up to date.
* Anyone 18 years or older may contact us for additional information, as
well. We do not permit the use of Ouija boards, dousing rods, or
crystals during our investigations, due to their questionable nature and
lack of being able to provide any concrete evidence.
Serious inquiries only, please. Thank you.
* You must have a valid driver's license and a vehicle for transportation
to and from meetings and investigations.
* If applying for an Investigator position, you are required to actively
participate in investigations and attend CPSI meetings on a regular
basis. Exclusions are granted on a case by case basis when needed.
* You may be asked to perform specific tasks prior to and during an
investigation. All members must be willing and able to perform all
functions of the investigation that may pertain to their position.
* Investigators must be willing to do historical research in libraries,
online, or in person, interview witnesses and review evidence.
* No previous experience is required. All new Investigators, Field
Researchers, & Researchers will be trained on equipment, investigation
procedures, practices, related to their specific position prior to
attending an actual investigation.
* Lead Investigators are responsible for the screening of all new
applicants. You will be contacted within 5 business days of submitting
an application.
* We do carry a liability insurance policy. Therefore, we have a $20
annual membership fee for all active members. This fee is used to
cover the cost for our insurance and any remainder goes towards
website hosting fees. No member may attend any investigation until
their annual membership fees are paid up to date.
* Anyone 18 years or older may contact us for additional information, as
well. We do not permit the use of Ouija boards, dousing rods, or
crystals during our investigations, due to their questionable nature and
lack of being able to provide any concrete evidence.
Serious inquiries only, please. Thank you.
| GENERAL GUIDELINES |