About Us:

R.A. Private Investigation & Security, Inc. is a fast-growing agency based in the Chicago, IL area with regional and nationwide expansion in the works. Due to the increasing work volume, we are looking to hire surveillance investigators to primarily cover the Chicagoland area and occasionally travel to other cities in Illinois and surrounding states. The position we are looking to fill is part-time / as-needed-basis with the possibility of transitioning to full-time.

Surveillance investigators collect evidence and gather intelligence in order for our clients to defend their cases. A career as a surveillance investigator is incredibly rewarding, exciting, and fast-paced. Every day is a new adventure, and the right person will be inquisitive, tenacious, independent, and flexible. Experience in the field is highly preferred, though some additional training is available.

--Illinois Licensed Private Detective Agency 117001856

Job Duties:

• Conduct surveillances on cases involving injury, domestic dispute, workman’s compensation, and crime

• Locate, follow (on foot and/or in a vehicle), and videotape individuals as they go about their daily activities

• Create strategies prior to the surveillance based on case details, location, and previous findings of other investigators (when applicable)

• Implement pretexts (when approved) to stealthily garner information on the individual and his/her location without compromising the integrity of the investigation

• Gather covert video at restaurants, grocery stores, baseball game, airports, concerts, etc.

• Write detailed summaries and reports on the activities observed and recorded

• Communicate with case manager on strategies and any observed activities

• If desired by both the agency and applicant, the position can be expanded to encompass process serving, which involves delivery of court documents, subpoenas, summons, evictions, and notices

Requirements:

• State of Illinois Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC) (or at minimum, ability to obtain one)

• Valid driver’s license

• Current car insurance

• Reliable personal vehicle

• Video recording equipment
• Adept driving skills

• Computer access and internet connection in order to upload evidence into case management system

• Must be 21 years or older
• Willingness to work irregular hours as needed

• Ability to pass DMV check & background check

• Proficient writing skills

Compensation and Benefits:

• $20.00 - $30.00 per hour based on experience, with average pay being

$23.00 - $27.00 per hour (all-inclusive 1099 independent contractor)

• Travel pay provided for travel time beyond 2 hours

• For travel outside of 4 hours, travel pay plus room and board provided

• Reimbursement for items purchased during covert surveillances in order to blend into environment (i.e. buying a meal at a restaurant that the individual being followed is dining at)

• Pay guaranteed for a minimum of 4 hours per surveillance if no activity of the individual is observed

• Bonus(es) provided based on high performance and results

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $22.50 - $27.50 per hour

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Do you have any experience interviewing witness statements?
• Do you have any experience process serving?

Experience:

• surveillance (including tailing in a vehicle): 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC) (Required)
• driver license (Required)

Work Location: On the road