As Needed Field Investigator- Rockford, IL

J T Becker & Co Inc; Illinois; On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Becker & Company is seeking skilled and experienced Field Investigators to join our team on an as-needed basis. This role offers flexible hours for licensed investigators to provide expert services across insurance claims, including workers' compensation, suspected fraud, liability, and cost mitigation.

Ideal candidates will perform surveillance and SIU assignments within a defined area, obtain videotape documentation, complete case instructions, and deliver timely written notes and recordings

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid state driver's license.
• Possess a current private investigator license (if applicable).
• Experience in surveillance and SIU investigations.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and meet deadlines.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to assignment requirements per case manager.
• Review case materials before investigative activity.
• Complete video surveillance for allotted time and document footage.
• Conduct investigations including statements, inspections, and documents.
• Prepare written notes promptly.
• Submit videotaped results and recordings by next business day.
• Meet client deadlines.
• Communicate progress with the case manager.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.

Skills

Surveillance experience

Strong writing skills

Verbal communication

Self-starter

Ability to meet deadlines

Confidentiality

Tools

Video cameras

Laptop

Digital recorder

Reliable vehicle

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