Surveillance Investigator

DigiStream Investigations; United States; Remote; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) with up to 4% company match

Paid travel for assignments

Company vehicle provided

Job summary

A national private investigation firm is seeking a motivated Surveillance Investigator in the North Jersey area. This entry-level full-time position offers a pay rate of $19.00 per hour along with comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and a company vehicle. Responsibilities include monitoring and documenting activities while traveling remotely for investigations. Candidates should be at least 21 years old, possess strong driving skills, and have availability to work any day of the week. Gain valuable experience in a dynamic field with opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Confident driving skills with ability to pass DMV check.
• Must be 21 years or older and willing to travel.
• Ability to start work as early as 5:00 am.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and videotape subjects during daily activities.
• Engage in vehicle and foot pursuits maintaining cover.
• Write detailed reports on observed activities and video evidence.

Skills

Driving skills

Observation skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Video camera

Laptop

Tripod

Job description

Surveillance Investigator

DigiStream Investigations, a fast-growing, national private investigation firm, is seeking a talented addition to our investigative team in the North Jersey area.

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.

DigiStream Investigations pay range

This range is provided by DigiStream Investigations. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$19.00/hr - $19.00/hr

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 20 years
• Team-building events and comradery with fellow team members
• The skills you learn here can lead to jobs in:
  • FBI / Law Enforcement
  • ATF / US Border Patrol
  • 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 (as needed)
• 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 North Jersey area
• 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: $19.00 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
• Equipment provided including video camera, laptop, tripod, fuel & maintenance card
• Company-provided surveillance 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

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other, Information Technology, and Management

Industry: Insurance