Retail Private Investigator

Turing•New York, NY

1d•Remote

About The Position

Turing is seeking a Retail Private Investigator with strong experience in retail loss prevention, fraud detection, or corporate security, particularly at the level of a licensed investigator or asset protection specialist responsible for theft prevention, risk management, and incident resolution. The role involves working on projects to evaluate and improve AI using investigative and analytical expertise. Prior AI experience is not required; projects provide an opportunity to apply AI to fraud detection, risk assessment, and retail and corporate security operations. The work includes designing and solving retail investigation and loss-prevention scenarios to test AI reasoning; writing structured explanations of surveillance methods, fraud analysis, evidence handling, and incident reporting; evaluating AI responses for legal accuracy, consumer-protection compliance, and operational relevance; and collaborating with AI researchers to refine model understanding of security procedures, investigative practices, and ethical standards. The work is fully remote and offered as a contractor or freelance assignment. Projects last approximately one month, with the possibility of extension. Compensation varies by project.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience as a Private Investigator, Loss Prevention Specialist, or Security Manager in retail or corporate settings.
Valid investigator or security license where required.
Strong understanding of fraud detection, retail theft prevention, and evidence documentation.
Excellent English communication and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

Design and solve real-world retail investigation and loss-prevention scenarios to test AI reasoning.
Write clear, structured explanations covering surveillance methods, fraud analysis, evidence handling, and incident reporting.
Evaluate AI responses for legal accuracy, compliance with consumer protection laws, and operational relevance.
Collaborate with AI researchers to refine model understanding of security procedures, investigative best practices, and ethical standards.