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Surveillance Investigator

Digistream Investigations
Syracuse, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/1/2026


DigiStream Investigations is the premiere provider of investigative services in the insurance defense market across the U.S. and Ontario, Canada. We seek individuals who align with our core values: Excellence, Passion, Integrity, and Empathy.

As a Surveillance Investigator, your mission is to engage in undercover vehicle and foot pursuit of Subjects to gather as much video evidence of their day-to-day activities as possible.

Each day will be different. One day you could film someone at the gym, the next you could be following a person to a concert.

You’ll be in the field on your own, with regular communication with your team leader on setup positions, Subject activity, and tactics.

You won’t be reporting to an office or dealing with micro-management. Your surveillance vehicle is entrusted to you and is kept at your residence on a daily basis. Travel to and from assignments will begin and end at your residence.

COMPANY VEHICLE with GAS & MAINTENANCE CARDS, EQUIPMENT, AND LICENSING PROVIDED.


What you’ll get:

  • Company Surveillance Vehicle
  • Gas Card, Maintenance Card, & Equipment
  • Door-to-Door Pay
  • 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
  • Professional, hands-on training program developed over the course of 20 years
  • Quarterly team-building events and comradery with fellow team members

The skills you learn with DigiStream 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 you’ll need to apply:

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Must be 21 years or older
  • Must currently live in Syracuse, NY or surrounding area
  • 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:

  • Entry Level Starting Pay: $20.00/hour
  • First Year Estimated Compensation Range: $45,000 - $55,000 - Overtime each week
  • Employee Benefits: Health, dental, vision, life insurance eligibility at 60 days
  • 401(k) with up to 4% company match after 6 months
  • Performance incentives and bonus opportunities
  • Paid travel to and from local and remote assignments (door to door)
  • Cellphone reimbursement

Salary : $45,000 - $55,000

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