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Surveillance Investigator - South Bay

Allied Universal
Allied Universal Salary
Watsonville, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/4/2026
Allied Universal® is hiring a Surveillance Investigator. The Surveillance Investigator will perform discreet mobile and stationary surveillance of a Claimant to confirm current activities and capabilities to assist with the administration of an insurance claim.

  • Multiple positions are available!
  • Pay Rate: $20 - $24 / hr
  • Must possess a valid driver's license with at least one year of driving experience

Responsibilities

  • Conduct independent investigations of insurance claims across a range of coverage types, including workers’ compensation, general liability, property and casualty, and disability
  • Utilize various surveillance techniques and equipment to monitor subjects covertly
  • Document and report observations, activities, and any relevant information in a clear and concise manner
  • Collaborate with other investigators and law enforcement agencies as needed to gather information and coordinate efforts
  • Maintain confidentiality and adhere to legal and ethical standards in conducting surveillance operations

Qualifications (must Have)

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Post offer, must be able to successfully complete the Allied Universal Investigations' training/orientation course
  • Minimum of one (1) year of verifiable work experience, preferably involving investigations or other protective service-related field
  • Flexibility to work varied and irregular hours/days including weekends and holidays
  • Ability to type reports in Microsoft Word format with minimal grammatical and punctuation errors
  • Proficient in utilizing laptop computers, video cameras and cell phones
  • Capable of maintaining focus and multitasking effectively in a dynamic environment
  • Demonstrated ability to manage stressful situations with composure and professionalism
  • Ability to work in a very independent environment

Preferred Qualifications (nice To Have)

  • Associate’s Degree or higher, preferably in Criminal Justice
  • Security/Loss Prevention experience
  • Military experience
  • Law enforcement experience
  • Prior insurance investigations experience
  • Prior educational or professional incident reporting and/or investigations experience

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, retirement plan and disability insurance
  • Seven paid holidays annually, sick days available where required by law
  • Vacation time offered at an initial accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly; unused vacation is only paid out where required by law

Salary : $20 - $24

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