Private Investigator

Digistream Investigations • Fresno, CA

20d • Onsite

About The Position

DigiStream Investigations is hiring a Private Investigator for the Fresno, California region. Investigators conduct covert surveillance and gather evidence related to potentially fraudulent workers’ compensation claims. The role involves travel, autonomy, and fieldwork rather than a desk-based workday.

The position is full-time, with a typical schedule of five days per week and an average of 10–12 hours per day. The posting describes average weekly hours of 40–55, with commute time in a company vehicle counted as work time. Investigators must be available any day of the week, including weekends and holidays, and may start as early as 5:00 a.m. and occasionally work into the evening. Overnight stays for remote assignments may be needed.

Entry-level starting pay is $20 per hour. The posting states that full-time staff currently earn in the range of $50,000–$65,000 or more due to paid commute time and overtime. The company provides a surveillance vehicle, equipment, paid travel, and hands-on training. Benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 401(k) with up to a 4% company match, and cellphone bill reimbursement.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Availability for an average of 50 hours per week, including commute and drive time.
• Willingness to travel and stay overnight for 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. and occasionally work into the evenings.
• Ability to pass a DMV check and background check.
• Confident driving skills.
• Ability to work a five-day-per-week schedule averaging 10–12 hours per day, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, follow, and videotape subjects during their day-to-day activities.
• Conduct vehicle and foot surveillance while maintaining cover.
• Develop pre-surveillance strategies based on the setup location and case details.
• Write detailed reports about 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
• Cellphone bill reimbursement
• Company-provided surveillance vehicle
• Paid travel to and from local and remote assignments
• Paid commute time and overtime
• Professional, hands-on training
• Quarterly team-building events

What This Job Offers

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