Surveillance Investigator

Allied Universal • Lafayette, LA

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About The Position

Allied Universal® is hiring a Surveillance Investigator to perform discreet mobile and stationary surveillance of claimants. The role involves confirming claimants’ current activities and capabilities to assist with insurance claim administration. Investigations cover multiple types of insurance, including workers’ compensation, general liability, property and casualty, and disability.

Requirements

• Hold a private investigator’s license before applying.
• Have a valid driver’s license and at least one year of driving experience.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Successfully complete Allied Universal Investigations’ training/orientation course after receiving an offer.
• Have at least one year of verifiable work experience; investigations or protective-service experience is preferred.
• Be flexible to work varied and irregular hours and days, including weekends and holidays.
• Be able to type reports in Microsoft Word with minimal grammatical and punctuation errors.
• Be proficient with laptop computers, video cameras, and cell phones.
• Be able to maintain focus and multitask effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Manage stressful situations with composure and professionalism.
• Be able 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.
• 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 follow legal and ethical standards when 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, initially accruing 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