Surveillance Investigator

VRC Investigations; Oakland (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

VRC Investigations is seeking experienced Surveillance Investigators to join their team in combating insurance fraud. This field-based position involves conducting covert surveillance and reporting findings, with opportunities for career advancement. Competitive hourly wages, benefits including medical insurance, and training are provided.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) / Profit Sharing retirement plan

Paid vacation

Qualifications

• Experience in military, law enforcement, or security is required.
• Applicants must be able to provide a suitable surveillance vehicle.
• Willingness to travel 75% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Conduct various types of investigations, covert surveillance, and background checks.
• Record findings into clear reports and obtain video evidence.
• Communicate results with clients and testify as needed.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to analyze information and report findings

Proficient in Microsoft Office programs

Job description

4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

We currently have career opportunities for experienced, self-determined, and highly motivated SURVEILLANCE INVESTIGATORS that would like to join our team of professionals in our efforts to deter and combat insurance fraud. We offer advancement opportunities in our Claims Investigations and Special Investig2ations Units. The surveillance investigator position is a field based, hourly, and non-exempt position. This position requires daily travel within the designated city/territory in the advertised city and state.

The primary responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to: conducting various types of investigations, covert surveillance, and background checks. Investigators will be required to record all findings into a clear and concise report, obtain video evidence, obtain recorded statements, testify as needed at hearings and trials, and work independently with minimal supervision.

The successful candidate will have related experience as either:

• Honorably discharged from any military branch
• Law enforcement
• Security

Core Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ability to conduct stationary, covert, and mobile surveillance
• Provide daily updates regarding current files
• Complete detailed and accurate investigative reports
• Conduct research to develop new information
• Document activity with written reports and video
• Formulate investigative strategies based on individual assignments
• Communicate results with clients
• Testify as needed

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Access to a suitable surveillance vehicle
• Willing to travel 75% of the time
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate ability to analyze information, develop logical questions and accurately report findings
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
• Possess a valid driver’s license and provide MVR
• Must pass a drug test and pre-employment testing
• Upon job offer you must attend 1 week of formal training at our corporate training academy. Training will be followed up by on-the-job and specialized training.

VRC provides their investigators with necessary equipment and comparable pay, to include drive time, above normal commute mileage reimbursement, company paid licensing fees in most states and allowance for non-reimbursed business expenses. VRC also offers medical, dental, vision, disability benefits, as well as paid vacation, and a 401K/Profit Sharing retirement plan.

Compensation: VRC employees are paid on a bi-weekly basis. Investigators are paid a competitive hourly wage between $26 - $31 per hour to commensurate with experience

For more information, please visit our web site located at https://vrcinvestigations.com/.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research

• Industries

  Insurance

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Vision insurance

Medical insurance

401(k)

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