Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Salary
Range $50,000.00 - $65,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

401(k)
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance

Job Description

DigiStream Investigations, based in Sunnyvale, CA, is a prominent private investigation company renowned for its commitment to excellence in uncovering critical evidence for clients involved in worker's compensation fraud cases. Established with over two decades of industry experience, DigiStream distinguishes itself by offering comprehensive benefits, professional hands-on training, and a supportive team environment. The company thrives by fostering growth opportunities and a dynamic work culture that attracts individuals passionate about investigative work and security fields. DigiStream provides a unique career platform, combining the thrill of fieldwork with the professionalism of investigative procedures, making it a leader in the private investigation industry in California.

The role of a Private Investigator at DigiStream Investigations is far from an ordinary desk job. It demands an adventurous spirit, curiosity, and a strong sense of purpose. This full-time position requires dedication to varied and demanding fieldwork, including covert surveillance and meticulous evidence collection to assist clients in defending against potentially fraudulent workers' compensation claims. Expect to work an average of 40-55 hours per week, with 10-11 hours per day depending on travel requirements. Employees benefit from paid commute time, an unusual but valued perk in this field. Starting at $21 per hour, with frequent overtime opportunities, investigators can anticipate earning between $50,000 and $65,000 annually, reflecting the nature of the travel and commitment involved.

This role presents exciting career growth prospects through the company's Surveillance Investigator Promotion Track. Investigators receive full training developed over 20 years of expertise and are provided with state-of-the-art equipment including company vehicles, video cameras, laptops, and tripods, ensuring they have all resources necessary to succeed. The work involves monitoring subjects' daily activities through vehicles and foot surveillance, filming in diverse settings such as grocery stores and sports events, creating strategic surveillance plans, and detailed report writing. Regular communication with team leaders ensures tactical coordination and operational efficiency.

Joining DigiStream means becoming part of a professional and energetic team that values collaboration and continual skill development. Investigators engage in quarterly team-building events fostering strong relationships with peers. The competencies developed in this role pave the way for advanced opportunities in law enforcement agencies such as the FBI, ATF, Border Patrol, legal professions, corporate investigations, and investigative journalism. DigiStream's commitment to employee well-being is evident through health, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus a 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% company match.

This position requires flexibility and commitment, including willingness to travel and stay overnight on assignments, work any day of the week including weekends and holidays, and start work as early as 5:00 a.m. The company supports new investigators through the licensure process and covers related costs. Safety and compliance are prioritized with required background and DMV checks and confident driving skills. For those seeking an engaging career with a mix of autonomy, fieldwork, travel, and a team-oriented environment, this Private Investigator opportunity at DigiStream offers a challenging and rewarding path.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Must be 21 years or older
  • 50 hours per week on average including commute and drive time
  • 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 evenings
  • Ability to pass DMV check and background check
  • Confident driving skills
  • No PI license required as company covers licensure cost and guides through process

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Must be 21 years or older
  • Confident driving skills
  • Ability to pass DMV check and background check
  • Ability to start work early in the morning and work into the evenings
  • Willingness to travel and stay overnight on remote assignments
  • Availability to work any day including weekends and holidays
  • No prior PI license required as licensure cost and process is covered by the company

Job Duties

  • 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 to filming them at a sports game
  • 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

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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