As Needed Field Investigator- Peoria, IL

J T Becker & Co Inc; Illinois; On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Becker & Company is seeking skilled Field Investigators for an as-needed basis in Illinois. Licensed investigators may enjoy flexible hours while delivering high-quality results across insurance claims, including workers' compensation and fraud investigations.

The role involves surveillance, SIU assignments, and documenting findings with written notes and video evidence. Investigations require reliability, strong writing, and the ability to work with limited supervision in a travel-heavy,

Qualifications

• Experience conducting surveillance as a field investigator.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills.
• Must be dependable and able to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to assignment instructions from the case manager.
• Review all case materials before investigating.
• Complete video surveillance and secure covert footage.
• Conduct investigations including statements, scene inspections, and document collection.
• Complete written notes promptly for each case.
• Submit videotaped results, photos and recordings by the next business day.
• Meet client deadlines and communicate progress with the case manager.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information.

Skills

Field surveillance experience

Strong writing & verbal communication

Self-starter

Deadline-oriented

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