Private Investigator

Digistream Investigations • Sacramento, CA

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About The Position

DigiStream Investigations is seeking an entry-level Private Investigator for the Sacramento, California region. Investigators conduct covert surveillance and gather evidence related to potentially fraudulent workers’ compensation claims. The position involves travel, autonomy, and fieldwork rather than a daily office commute. The surveillance vehicle is kept at the investigator’s residence, and travel to and from assignments begins and ends there.

The schedule is full-time, averaging approximately 40–55 hours per week, with 10–11 hours per day on average depending on assignment travel. The posting also describes an average of 50 hours per week and a five-day-per-week schedule averaging 10–12 hours per day. Commute and drive time in the company vehicle is on the clock. Work may begin as early as 5:00 a.m., continue into the evening occasionally, and take place any day of the week, including weekends and holidays. Overnight stays for remote assignments may be needed.

Starting pay is $20 per hour, with frequent overtime and performance incentives. DigiStream provides hands-on training, a company surveillance vehicle, equipment, paid travel, cellphone reimbursement, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, and a 401(k) with up to a 4% company match. The company hires at entry level and promotes from within based on performance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Availability for an average of 50 hours per week, including commute and drive time.
• 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 a.m., with occasional evening work.
• Must currently live in the Sacramento, California area.
• Ability to pass a DMV check and background check.
• Confident driving skills.
• Availability to work a five-day-per-week schedule averaging 10–12 hours per day.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, follow, and videotape subjects as they conduct their day-to-day activities.
• Pursue subjects by vehicle and on foot while maintaining cover.
• Develop pre-surveillance strategies based on the setup location and case details.
• Write detailed reports on observed and captured activities.
• Submit video evidence.
• Communicate regularly with the team leader about setup positions, activity, and tactics.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to a 4% company match
• Performance incentives
• Paid travel to and from local and remote assignments
• Cellphone reimbursement
• Company-provided surveillance vehicle
• Equipment provided, including a video camera, laptop, tripod, and fuel and maintenance card
• Professional, hands-on training
• Opportunities for growth through the Private Investigator Promotion Track

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED