Surveillance Investigator

Frasco Inc • Champaign, IL

39d • $20 - $26

About The Position

Frasco is hiring a full-time, non-exempt Surveillance Investigator in Champaign, Illinois. This role offers paid training for investigators who are beginning a career in fraud investigation and surveillance. The investigator reviews case assignments, conducts surveillance, records relevant activity, and prepares detailed reports and evidence for legal use. Work may take place indoors or outdoors and requires adapting to changing circumstances and flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays. The role may also require attendance and testimony at hearings.

Compensation is $20–$26 per hour, with weekly pay, commensurate with experience and performance. Travel time is compensated at the regular hourly rate after a standard commute deduction; mileage is reimbursed at $0.55 per mile for portal-to-portal and mobile surveillance mileage. Administrative work and training are paid at the regular hourly rate.

Frasco describes itself as a family-owned, full-service investigation company with 60 years in business and hundreds of investigators. It emphasizes integrity, innovation, excellence, diversity, inclusion, and a supportive, collaborative workplace.

Requirements

• Exceptional writing and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and quality.
• Ability to work independently and meet established deadlines.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Self-starter with accountability for results and performance.
• Flexible schedule, including weekends.
• Ability to travel to and from assignments daily.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Minimum auto insurance coverage of $100,000 per person and $300,000 per accident for bodily injury, and $50,000 for property damage.
• Reliable personal vehicle; tinted windows are preferred.
• HD camcorder, covert camera, smartphone, computer or laptop, and internet connectivity.
• Windows 11 or greater is required; 8+ GB of RAM is preferred.
• Mac OSX 13 or greater is required for iMac.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or associate's degree in criminal justice or a related field.
• Military background.
• Insurance or investigations experience.
• Tinted windows on personal vehicle.
• 8+ GB of RAM.

Responsibilities

• Review assignments to determine case objectives and develop or follow action plans.
• Use surveillance equipment and technology.
• Perform surveillance and activity checks, documenting video footage and relevant information.
• Conduct indoor and outdoor surveillance, including extended periods of walking, standing, or sitting.
• Drive safely and effectively in varied weather and traffic conditions.
• Move swiftly and discreetly to observe subjects.
• Maintain high standards of communication and confidentiality while following ethical and legal guidelines.
• Prepare detailed reports with timestamps and supporting evidence for legal use.
• Adapt to changing circumstances and work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Attend and testify at hearings as required.

Benefits

• Paid training.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Supplemental health benefits.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Weekly pay.
• Travel time paid at the regular hourly rate after a standard commute deduction.
• Mileage reimbursement of $0.55 per mile for portal-to-portal and mobile surveillance mileage.
• Paid administrative time at the regular hourly rate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed