Private Investigator
About The Position
DigiStream Investigations is hiring a Private Investigator for the Greater St. Louis region to conduct covert investigations, primarily gathering evidence related to potentially fraudulent workers’ compensation claims. The position involves travel, autonomy, and varied fieldwork rather than desk work. The schedule is full-time, averaging 50–55 hours per week and 10–11 hours per day depending on travel distance. Commute time in a company vehicle to and from cases is paid, and daily overtime is provided for commute time. Entry-level starting pay is $18 per hour; full-time staff are currently earning a stated range of $40,000–$45,000 or more due to paid commute time. The company provides hands-on training, a surveillance vehicle, equipment, and paid travel to local and remote assignments. Investigators may travel out of town for 10–15 days per month and must be available to work any day of the week, including weekends and holidays. Work may start as early as 5:00 a.m. and occasionally continue into the evening.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 21 years old.
- Able to work an average of 50 hours per week, including commute and drive time.
- Willing to travel out of town for 10–15 days per month.
- Available to work any day of the week, including weekends and holidays, on a five-day-per-week schedule averaging 10 hours per day.
- Able to start work as early as 5:00 a.m. and occasionally work into the evenings.
- Able to pass a DMV check and background check.
- Confident driving skills.
- Currently reside in the Greater St. Louis area.
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 about observed or 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
- Company-provided surveillance vehicle
- Company-provided equipment, including a video camera, laptop, and tripod
- Fuel and maintenance card
- Paid travel to and from local and remote assignments
- Paid commute time and daily overtime for commute time
- Hands-on training program
- Opportunities for growth through the Investigator Promotion Track
- Quarterly team-building events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
