Private Detectives and Investigators

Mercor; United States; Remote; USD 83,000 - 131,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking experienced Private Detectives and Investigators to evaluate AI-generated investigative content and workflows, applying real-world expertise in gathering, analyzing, and reporting facts on legal, financial, and personal matters.

You will assess investigation plans, background research, surveillance reports, and other artifacts for quality and accuracy, and compare AI responses for rigor, compliance, and sound conclusions. Start date is immediate for a 4–6 week engagement.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a Private Investigator or closely related role.
• Experience gathering, analyzing, and compiling information on legal, financial, or personal matters.
• Willingness to commit 20+ hours per week.
• Strong written English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate AI-generated investigation plans and reports for quality and accuracy.
• Compare AI outputs based on investigative rigor and compliance.
• Provide expert feedback on evidence gathering and case reporting.

Skills

Private Investigator experience

Written English

Time management

Research & analysis

Job description

About the Role

Mercor is hiring experienced Private Detectives and Investigators to help evaluate and improve cutting-edge AI systems. In this role, you'll evaluate AI-generated investigative content and workflows, leveraging your real-world expertise in gathering, analyzing, and reporting facts on legal, financial, and personal matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate AI-generated investigation plans, background research summaries, surveillance reports, and other investigative artifacts for quality and accuracy.

• Compare AI-generated responses head-to-head based on investigative rigor, legal and ethical compliance, and soundness of conclusions.

• Review investigative scenarios involving evidence gathering, source verification, records research, and case reporting and provide expert feedback.

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a Private Investigator, Private Detective, Licensed Investigator, Fraud Investigator, Insurance Investigator, or another closely related investigative role.

• Experience gathering, analyzing, and compiling information on legal, financial, or personal matters, including background checks, surveillance, interviews, and records research, for clients, attorneys, or businesses.

• Ability to commit 20+ hours per week.

• Strong written English communication skills.

Additional Information

• Start date: Immediate

• Duration: Approximately 4-6 weeks

• Payment: task-based (payment upon first task approval). Experts who complete their first task within the required timeline will then be qualified to be paid hourly for the remainder of the project.