Private Investigator

Digistream Investigations; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Company vehicle

Paid travel

Growth opportunities

Job summary

DigiStream Investigations, a fast-growing national private investigation firm, seeks a Surveillance Investigator in Jacksonville, FL. This isn’t a desk job—you’ll travel, stay autonomous, and gather evidence to help defend clients’ cases.

Day-to-day includes monitoring, filming discreetly, and creating detailed reports. Starting pay is $18.00 per hour with benefits, a company vehicle, and paid travel, plus opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be 21 years or older.
• Willingness to travel and stay overnight on remote assignments.
• Ability to start work as early as 5:00 am daily with occasional evenings.
• Must currently live in the greater Jacksonville region.
• Ability to pass DMV check & background check.
• Confident driving skills.
• No PI license required - licensure cost covered by the company.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, follow, and videotape subjects as they conduct day-to-day activities.
• Pursue subjects by vehicle or on foot while maintaining cover.
• Film subjects at locations ranging from grocery stores to events and venues.
• Craft pre-surveillance strategies based on location and case details.
• Prepare detailed reports and submit video evidence.

Skills

Driving skills

Willingness to travel

Overtime readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

DigiStream Investigations, a fast-growing, national private investigation firm, is seeking a talented addition to our investigative team in Jacksonville, FL.

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.

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
• 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 Jacksonville region
• Ability to pass DMV check & background check
• Confident driving skills
• No PI license required - we cover the licensure cost and guide you through the process

Compensation/benefits/promotions:

• Starting pay: $18.00 per hour (with room for growth, plus frequent overtime)
• 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
• 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.