Surveillance Investigator

Digistream Investigations • Trenton, NJ

8d • $19

About The Position

DigiStream Investigations, a fast-growing, national private investigation firm, is seeking a talented addition to our investigative team in Trenton, NJ.

This isn’t a desk job - being a Surveillance Investigator means you’ll have a career with excitement, travel, autonomy, and purpose. This role is meant for an individual with an adventurous and curious spirit, and the drive to provide our clients with the evidence they need to defend their cases.

What you’ll get:

A foot in the door to the investigations fields
Experience conducting covert investigations
A job you’ll love going to - no one day is the same
Opportunities for growth within the company via our Surveillance Investigator Promotion Track
Unlike most PI companies, DigiStream provides full benefits, a company vehicle, and paid travel
Professional, hands-on training program developed over the course of 20 years
Team-building events and comradery with fellow team members
The skills you learn here can lead to jobs in:
FBI / Law Enforcement
State Crime Lab
Law / Paralegal / Legal Assistant
Security
Corporate Investigations
Investigative Journalism

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be 21 years or older
• 50 hours per week on average (includes commute & drive time)
• Willingness to travel and stay overnight on remote assignments frequently
• Availability to work any day of the week, including weekends and holidays
• Ability to start work as early as 5:00 am daily with occasional work into the evenings
• Must currently live in the greater Trenton, NJ area
• Ability to pass DMV check & background check
• Confident driving skills
• No PI license required - we cover the licensure cost and guide you through the process

Responsibilities

• Monitoring, following, and videotaping subjects as they conduct their day-to-day activities
• Vehicle and foot pursuit of subjects while maintaining cover
• Activity varies from filming someone at a grocery store or restaurant to filming them at a sporting event or a casino
• Crafting pre-surveillance strategies based on the setup location and case details
• Detailed report writing on the activities observed/captured and submission of video evidence
• Regular communication with team leader on setup positions, activity and tactics

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• Performance incentives
• Paid travel to and from local and remote assignments
• Cellphone reimbursement
• Equipment provided including video camera, laptop, tripod, fuel & maintenance card
• Company-provided vehicle

What This Job Offers

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