Surveillance Investigator

Allied Universal • Lexington, KY

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About The Position

Allied Universal® Compliance and Investigation Services is hiring a Surveillance Investigator to conduct discreet mobile and stationary surveillance of claimants. The role helps confirm claimants’ current activities and capabilities to support the administration of insurance claims. Investigations may involve workers’ compensation, general liability, property and casualty, and disability coverage. The investigator uses surveillance techniques and equipment, documents and reports observations, and coordinates with other investigators or law enforcement as needed. The work requires confidentiality, adherence to legal and ethical standards, independent judgment, and flexibility to work varied and irregular hours, including weekends and holidays. A private investigator’s license is required before applying, as is a valid driver’s license and at least one year of driving experience. Multiple positions are available.

Requirements

• Private investigator’s license required before applying.
• Valid driver’s license and at least one year of driving experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successfully complete Allied Universal Investigations’ training/orientation course after receiving an offer.
• At least one year of verifiable work experience, preferably involving investigations or another protective service-related field.
• Flexibility to work varied and irregular hours and days, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to type reports in Microsoft Word with minimal grammatical and punctuation errors.
• Proficiency with laptop computers, video cameras, and cell phones.
• Ability to maintain focus and multitask effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to manage stressful situations with composure and professionalism.
• Ability to work independently.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree or higher, preferably in Criminal Justice.
• Security or loss prevention experience.
• Military experience.
• Law enforcement experience.
• Prior insurance investigations experience.
• Prior educational or professional incident reporting and/or investigations experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent investigations of insurance claims across workers’ compensation, general liability, property and casualty, and disability coverage types.
• Perform discreet mobile and stationary surveillance to confirm claimants’ activities and capabilities.
• Use surveillance techniques and equipment to monitor subjects covertly.
• Document and report observations, activities, and relevant information clearly and concisely.
• Collaborate with other investigators and law enforcement agencies as needed to gather information and coordinate efforts.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with legal and ethical standards during surveillance operations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Retirement plan.
• Disability insurance.
• Seven paid holidays annually.
• Sick days available where required by law.
• Vacation time accruing initially at 3.08 hours biweekly; unused vacation is paid out only where required by law.

What This Job Offers

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