Private Investigator
About The Position
DigiStream Investigations is hiring a Private Investigator for its Kansas City region investigation team. The role involves conducting covert investigations and gathering evidence related to potentially fraudulent workers’ compensation claims. It offers travel, autonomy, hands-on training, a company vehicle, and opportunities for growth through the company’s Investigator Promotion Track. This is a full-time position averaging 50–55 hours per week, typically 10–11 hours per day depending on travel distance. Investigators are paid for commute and travel time to and from assignments, including overtime where applicable. The role requires travel out of town for 10–15 days per month and availability any day of the week, including weekends and holidays. Work may start as early as 5:00 a.m. and occasionally extend into the evening. The entry-level starting rate is $18 per hour. The posting states that full-time staff currently earn approximately $40,000–$45,000 or more due to paid commute time. Benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus a 401(k) plan with a company match of up to 4%. The company provides a surveillance vehicle and investigation equipment, as well as professional, hands-on training.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Availability to work an average of 50 hours per week, including commute and drive time.
- Willingness to travel out of town for 10–15 days per month.
- Availability to work any day of the week, including weekends and holidays, on a five-day-per-week schedule.
- Ability to start work as early as 5:00 a.m. and occasionally work into the evening.
- Ability to pass a DMV check and background check.
- Confident driving skills.
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 and 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
- Investigation equipment provided
- Paid commute and travel time
- Professional, hands-on training
- 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
