As Needed Field Investigator- Chicago, IL

J T Becker & Co Inc; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 48,216 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

J T Becker & Co Inc is looking for skilled Field Investigators to join their team in Chicago, Illinois. This position offers flexible hours and is ideal for licensed investigators who provide expert investigative services for insurance claims.

The ideal candidate will conduct various investigations, including surveillance and SIU assignments, ensuring confidentiality and timely results. Investigators must be self-starters with strong communication skills and dependable work ethic.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid state issued driver's license.
• Possess a current private investigator license (if applicable).
• Must be dependable and able to meet deadlines.
• Must be a self-starter capable of working with limited supervision.
• Experience conducting surveillance as a field investigator.
• Experience completing SIU claim investigations.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to specific requirements of an assignment based on case manager's instructions.
• Complete video surveillance on identified individuals.
• Conduct investigations such as securing recorded statements and scene inspections.
• Submit all videotaped results and photographs via e-mail by the next business day.
• Ensure confidentiality of all information obtained.

Skills

Surveillance techniques

Verbal communication

Written communication

Dependability

Tools

Laptop

Video Cameras

Digital Recorder

Job description

Description

Becker & Company is seeking skilled and experienced Field Investigators to join our team on an "as needed" basis. This role is perfect for a licensed investigator looking for flexible hours while providing expert investigative services. We investigate all types of insurance claims including workers' compensation, suspected fraud, liability and aimed at mitigating expenses for our clients and delivering high-quality results.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive investigator to join our team. The ideal candidate will conduct a variety of investigations, including Surveillance and Special Investigations Unit (SIU) assignments, within an assigned geographical area. Surveillance assignments require the investigator to obtain videotape documentation of the subject and for SIU assignments the investigator must complete the assignment as per the instructions given by the case manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Adhere to specific requirements of an assignment based upon the case manager's instructions
• Review all case materials prior to conducting investigative activity
• Complete video surveillance on identified individuals for the allotted amount of time and utilizes established investigative techniques to secure covert video footage
• Conduct investigations such as securing recorded statements, scene inspections, activity checks and securing documents as assigned
• Complete written notes on each case assignment in a timely manner
• Submit all videotaped results, photographs, and digital recordings via e-mail by the next business day
• Meet established deadlines set by the client
• Communicate effectively with the assigning case manager with regularity regarding the progress of assignments
• Ensure confidentiality of all information obtained

Requirements

• Possess a valid state issued driver's license
• Possess a current private investigator license (if applicable)
• Must be dependable and able to meet deadlines
• Must be a self-starter capable of working with limited supervision
• Possess investigative tools (Laptop, Video Cameras, Digital Recorder, etc.)
• Possess strong writing and verbal communication skills
• Experience conducting surveillance as a field investigator
• Experience completing SIU claim investigations
• Possess a reliable vehicle