Surveillance Investigator

Allied Universal • Montpelier, VT

18d

About The Position

Allied Universal® Compliance and Investigation Services is hiring a Surveillance Investigator to conduct discreet mobile and stationary surveillance of claimants. The purpose of the surveillance is to confirm claimants’ current activities and capabilities and assist with the administration of insurance claims. The role involves conducting investigations across several coverage types, recording observations, coordinating with other investigators or law enforcement when needed, and maintaining confidentiality and legal and ethical standards. The position pays a starting rate of $23 per hour and guarantees 40 hours per week. A valid driver’s license and at least one year of driving experience are required.

Requirements

• 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 in investigations or a protective-service-related field.
• Valid driver’s license and at least one year of driving experience.
• 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 using 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 involving workers’ compensation, general liability, property and casualty, and disability coverage.
• 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 while conducting surveillance operations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Retirement plan.
• Disability insurance.
• Seven paid holidays annually.
• Sick days 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
• Education Level: High school or GED