Remote Part-Time Fire Investigator (Origin & Reports)

Alpine Intel; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote Schedule

Competitive Compensation Package

Professional Development

Employee Referral Bonus

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance

401K with Match

HSA and HRA (Employer contributions)

Company Paid Life Insurance

Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term 

Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Job summary

National Fire Experts in Indianapolis, IN seeks a Part-Time Fire Investigator to join our team. The role studies fire and explosion scenes, prepares reports, and may testify in court. Travel within a 100-mile radius is required; occasional overnight trips may occur.

The candidate will hold or obtain CFEI/CFI certification, have strong written communication, and be comfortable working remotely and from a home office. We offer a remote schedule and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have CFEI certification through NAFI, or CFI certification through IAAI (preferred).
• Must hold or have the ability to obtain a Private Investigator License within 60 days of employment (if applicable).
• Must be familiar with NFPA 921.
• Must meet all the requirements for qualification as a fire investigator per NFPA 1033.
• Previous expert testimony or deposition experience highly preferred but not required.
• Degree or some college coursework is preferred but not required.
• Must have at least 2 years of hands on experience working in the public and/or private sectors performing fire origin and cause investigations on residential and commercial structures.
• Must be well organized with the ability to deliver fast and accurate turnaround times.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Must be willing to travel and/or work a flexible schedule during peak periods.

Responsibilities

• Timely field visits to loss sites to conduct cause and origin investigations.
• Provides honest and unbiased analysis and consultation on various fires and explosions.
• Field studies and research on a daily basis.
• Must travel to perform investigations within a 100-mile radius from the assigned office; overnight travel may be required.
• Will have close client interaction, often dealing with sensitive and confidential information.
• Writes and submits detailed and accurate reports on completed investigations in a timely manner.
• Will communicate with National Fire Experts' customers to provide timelines and project updates.
• Must be willing and able to provide expert testimony and/or depositions on an as needed basis.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule during periods of peak business demand.
• Will provide excellent customer service to both the company’s internal and external customers.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Computer skills

Independent work

Travel flexibility

Education

CFEI certification through NAFI or CFI certification through IAAI

Private Investigator License

NFPA 921 knowledge

NFPA 1033 qualification

Degree or college coursework

Experience preferred

Job description

National Fire Experts in Indianapolis, IN seeks a Part-Time Fire Investigator to join our team. The role studies fire and explosion scenes, prepares reports, and may testify in court. Travel within a 100-mile radius is required; occasional overnight trips may occur.

The candidate will hold or obtain CFEI/CFI certification, have strong written communication, and be comfortable working remotely and from a home office. We offer a remote schedule and comprehensive benefits.