Private Investigator

Digistream Investigations; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid travel

Company-provided vehicle

Promotions from within

Training program

Job summary

DigiStream Investigations in the Washington, DC area is seeking a Surveillance Investigator who thrives on variety, travel, and hands-on field work. This role focuses on observing subjects, recording activities, and gathering video evidence to support client cases, with autonomy and real-world impact.

You will join a team with 25 years of training, a clear promotion track, and company-provided vehicle and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 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 evenings.
• Must reside in the greater Baltimore/DC region.
• Ability to pass DMV check & background check.
• Confident driving skills.
• No PI license required; licensure is provided.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, follow, and videotape subjects during daily activities.
• Perform vehicle and foot pursuits while maintaining cover.
• Film at grocery stores, restaurants, sports events, or casinos as needed.
• Craft pre-surveillance strategies based on location and case details.
• Write detailed reports and submit video evidence.
• Communicate with team leader on setup, activity, and tactics.

Skills

Willingness to travel

Reliable transportation

Observational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Video camera

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 the greater Baltimore/DC 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.

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

View our Recruitment Trailer: https://youtu.be/4F4eCJ0OQys

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 livein the greater Baltimore/DC 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, plus frequent overtime (time and a half)
• 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.

**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**