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Private Investigator

Blue Falcons Investigation
Mills, NC Contractor
POSTED ON 12/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/5/2026

A private investigator (PI) is responsible for gathering information, conducting surveillance, and uncovering facts for clients. Their duties vary depending on the case, but common responsibilities include:

**1. Surveillance & Monitoring**

- Observing and tracking individuals to document their activities.

- Using cameras, GPS trackers (where legal), and other tools to collect evidence.

- Conducting stakeouts and following persons of interest.

**2. Background Checks**

- Investigating individuals’ criminal, financial, and employment histories.

- Checking public records, social media, and proprietary databases.

- Verifying identities, credentials, and affiliations.

**3. Locating People (Skip Tracing)**

- Finding missing persons, debtors, witnesses, or long-lost family members.

- Using digital and physical methods to track down individuals.

**4. Fraud & Insurance Investigations**

- Investigating fraudulent insurance claims (e.g., disability, worker’s compensation).

- Uncovering staged accidents or exaggerated injuries.

- Identifying dishonest claimants.

**5. Infidelity & Relationship Investigations**

- Gathering evidence of cheating spouses or partners.

- Monitoring online and in-person interactions.

- Providing photographic or video proof.

**6. Corporate & Business Investigations**

- Conducting employee background checks and workplace misconduct investigations.

- Uncovering corporate fraud, embezzlement, or insider threats.

- Investigating intellectual property theft and corporate espionage.

**7. Legal Support & Evidence Gathering**

- Assisting attorneys with civil and criminal cases.

- Locating witnesses and conducting interviews.

- Collecting evidence for court cases.

**8. Asset Searches**

- Identifying hidden assets in divorce, debt collection, or fraud cases.

**9. Process Serving**

- Delivering legal documents like subpoenas and court summonses.

- Ensuring proper documentation of service.

**10. Reports**

- Write detailed reports about your case and findings.

- Testify about your case findings when requested

Requirements

1. Must be 18 years or older.

2. Must have minimum of 3 years of surveillance and or reconnaissance time

3. Must be able to pass a background check

4. Must have good credit

5. Proficient with Microsoft excel, Microsoft Word, Adobe, computers, phones, and cameras

6. Must be able to workdays, nights, weekends, and some holidays

Job Type

1. Full time private investigator
2. 1099. Paid hourly for case work

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $20.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid training

Experience:

  • Military: 5 years (Preferred)
  • Surveillance: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Private Investigator License (Preferred)
  • Driver's License (Required)

Location:

  • Hope Mills, NC 28348 (Required)

Security clearance:

  • Secret (Preferred)

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (Preferred)
  • Night Shift (Required)
  • Overnight Shift (Required)

Willingness to travel:

  • 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hope Mills, NC 28348

Salary : $20 - $40

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