Private Detective - Fully Remote

Mercor; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A tech talent connection company is seeking a Private Detective for remote work. The role requires over 4 years of experience in retail investigations, strong written communication skills, and proficiency with software. You will develop realistic scenarios for loss prevention and provide feedback to improve AI training. Compensation ranges from $40 to $55 per hour, and applications are reviewed continuously.

Qualifications

• 4+ years professional experience as a private detective or investigator in retail trade.
• Demonstrated professional recognition and management responsibilities.
• Excellent written communication with strong grammar and spelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Write tasks and scenarios reflecting real-world loss prevention and investigative work.
• Create situations involving surveillance operations, theft investigations, and evidence documentation.
• Provide detailed feedback on loss prevention scenarios to improve AI training.

Skills

Professional experience as a private detective

Excellent written communication

Proficient with using computers

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Base pay range

$40.00/hr - $55.00/hr

About The Job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Position: Private Detective/Investigator
Type: Independent Contractor
Compensation: $40–$55/hour
Location: Remote
Duration: 6 weeks
Commitment: 20+ hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Write tasks and scenarios reflecting real-world loss prevention and investigative work in retail based on professional experience.
• Create realistic situations involving surveillance operations, shoplifting incidents, theft investigations, and evidence documentation.
• Develop scenarios for apprehending suspects, writing incident reports, conducting interviews, and coordinating with law enforcement.
• Review and evaluate AI responses to retail security and investigation queries for accuracy and professional standards.
• Provide detailed feedback on loss prevention scenarios to improve AI training.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• 4+ years professional experience as a private detective or investigator in retail trade.
• Demonstrated professional recognition and management responsibilities.
• Proficient with using computers and navigating various software systems.
• Excellent written communication with strong grammar and spelling skills.
• Pass video interview, background check, training, and qualification quiz.

Preferred

• 14 years experience preferred.

Start Date

Immediately

Compensation & Legal

• Hourly compensation, paid weekly via Stripe Connect.
• Payments based on services rendered; contractors maintain full control over their work schedule and methods.

Application Process

• Applications reviewed continuously; shortlisted professionals will be contacted for next steps.
• Typical response time: within one week of submission.

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: [e-mail]

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.

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