Private Investigator

DigiStream Investigations; Inland Township (MI); On-site; USD 2,755,000 - 3,306,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) with company match

Company-provided vehicle

Paid travel

Equipment provided

Cellphone reimbursement

Promotion from within

Job summary

DigiStream Investigations is seeking a Surveillance Investigator for assignments that involve monitoring, following, and videotaping subjects in various everyday settings. The role emphasizes autonomy, travel, and real-world evidence collection to support client cases.

The position offers on-the-road work with a company-provided vehicle, 50 hours per week on average, and paid travel to local and remote assignments. Training is provided, with opportunities for advancement from within.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Must be 21 years or older.
• Ability to pass DMV check and background check.
• Confident driving skills.
• Willingness to travel and stay overnight on remote assignments.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, follow, and videotape subjects during daily activities.
• Pursue subjects by vehicle or on foot while maintaining cover.
• Film a variety of environments (grocery store, restaurant, events, casino).
• Craft pre-surveillance strategies based on location and case details.
• Prepare detailed written reports and submit video evidence.
• Regularly update team leader on setup, activity and tactics.

Skills

Surveillance

Video documentation

Report writing

Driving skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

DigiStream Investigations, a fast-growing, national private investigation firm, is seeking a talented addition to our investigative team in the Inland Empire Region.

This isn’t a desk job - being a Surveillance Investigator means you’ll have a career with excitement, travel, autonomy, and purpose. This role is meant for an individual with an adventurous and curious spirit, and the drive to provide our clients with the evidence they need to defend their cases for potentially fraudulent Worker's Compensation claims.

What you’ll get:

• A foot in the door to the investigations fields
• Experience conducting covert investigations
• A job you’ll love going to - no one day is the same
• Opportunities for growth within the company via our Surveillance Investigator Promotion Track
• Unlike most PI companies, DigiStream provides full benefits, a company vehicle, and paid travel
• Professional, hands-on training program developed over the course of 25 years
• Team-building events and comradery with fellow team members
• The skills you learn here can lead to jobs in:
  • FBI / Law Enforcement
  • State Crime Lab
  • Law / Paralegal / Legal Assistant
  • Security
  • Corporate Investigations
  • Investigative Journalism

What a day in the life of an investigator looks like:

• Monitoring, following, and videotaping subjects as they conduct their day-to-day activities
• Vehicle and foot pursuit of subjects while maintaining cover
• Activity varies from filming someone at a grocery store or restaurant to filming them at a sporting event or a casino
• Crafting pre-surveillance strategies based on the setup location and case details
• Detailed report writing on the activities observed/captured and submission of video evidence
• Regular communication with team leader on setup positions, activity and tactics

What you’ll need to apply:

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be 21 years or older
• 50 hours per week on average (includes commute & drive time)
• Willingness to travel and stay overnight on remote assignments
• Availability to work any day of the week, including weekends and holidays
• Ability to start work as early as 5:00 am daily with occasional work into the evenings
• Must currently live in the greater Inland Empire area
• Ability to pass DMV check & background check
• Confident driving skills

Compensation/benefits/promotions:

• Starting pay: $20.00 per hour
• Employee Benefits: Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• Performance incentives
• Paid travel to and from local and remote assignments
• Cellphone reimbursement
• Equipment provided including video camera, laptop, tripod, fuel & maintenance card
• Company-provided vehicle
• We hire at the entry level and promote from within based on performance

Note: Position does not require daily commute to an office or motor pool as your surveillance vehicle is entrusted to you and is kept at your residence on a daily basis. Travel to and from assignments will begin and end at your residence.

Only apply if you have availability to work any of the 7 days of the week, and only if you can work a 5 day per week schedule with an average of 10-12 hours per day, including weekends and holidays