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Private Investigator

Digistream Investigations
Riverside, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/21/2025 CLOSED ON 1/5/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Private Investigator position at Digistream Investigations?



DigiStream Investigations, a fast-growing, national private investigation firm, seeks a talented addition to our investigative team in the South Orange County and West Riverside County area. This isn’t your average desk job - being a Surveillance Investigator means you’ll have a career with excitement, travel, autonomy, and purpose. This role is meant for an individual with an adventurous and curious spirit, and the drive to provide our clients with the evidence they need to defend their cases.

  • Applicants must currently reside in the Greater Irvine & Riverside Area
  • Applicants must be at least 21 years of age due to company auto policy requirement
  • Company vehicle provided, all equipment provided, and you will be paid to commute to and from your cases
  • All expenses including gasoline & vehicle maintenance are covered by the company

What you’ll get:

  • A foot in the door to the investigations/security/law enforcement fields
  • Experience conducting covert investigations
  • A job you’ll love going to - no one day is the same
  • Opportunities for growth within the company via our Surveillance Investigator Promotion Track
  • Unlike most PI companies, DigiStream provides full benefits, a company vehicle and paid travel
  • Professional, hands-on training program developed over the course of 20 years
  • Quarterly team-building events and comradery with fellow team members

Sky is the Limit! The skills you learn here can lead to jobs in:

  • FBI / Law Enforcement
  • ATF / US Border Patrol / State Crime Lab
  • Law / Paralegal / Legal Assistant
  • Security / Corporate Investigations
  • Investigative Journalism

What a day in the life of an investigator looks like:

  • Monitoring, following, and videotaping subjects as they conduct their day-to-day activities
  • Vehicle and foot pursuit of subjects while maintaining cover
  • Activity varies from filming someone at a grocery store to filming them at a sports game
  • Crafting pre-surveillance strategies based on the setup location and case details
  • Detailed report writing on the activities observed/captured and submission of video evidence
  • Regular communication with team leader on setup positions, activity and tactics

Please check out this video to see how exciting this job can be!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4F4eCJ0OQys 

What you’ll need to apply:

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Must be 21 years or older
  • 50 hours per week on average (includes commute & drive time)
  • Willingness to travel and stay overnight on remote assignments (as needed)
  • Availability to work any day of the week, including weekends and holidays
  • Ability to start work as early as 5:00 am daily with occasional work into the evenings
  • Ability to pass DMV check & background check
  • Confident driving skills
  • No PI license required - we cover the licensure cost and guide you through the process

Compensation/benefits:

  • First-Year Total Compensation: $50K-$65K range, frequent overtime
  • Employee Benefits: Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) with up to 4% company match
  • Late model Company-provided surveillance vehicle (Toyota Highlander, Honda Odyssey)
  • Equipment provided including video camera, laptop, tripod, fuel & maintenance card
  • Entry-level starting pay is $19.00 hourly. 
  • All staff earns daily overtime for commute time
  • Get paid for your drive to work! Get paid time and a half to drive home!
  • Cellphone Bill Reimbursement
  • Paid travel to and from local and remote assignments (door to door)

**Only apply if you have availability to work any of the 7 days of the week and can work a 5 day per week schedule with an average of 10 hours per day, including weekends and Holidays. You will be paid to commute to and from cases**







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