What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surveillance Investigator position at Digistream Investigations?
DigiStream Investigations, a fast-growing national private investigations firm, seeks a talented addition to our investigative team in the Oahu, HI region. We are looking for an independent, motivated individual who wants to get started in the world of Private Investigations!
We are looking for a talented and trustworthy individual to work these cases independently, and to continue the fast growth of DigiStream's innovative investigative services on the Hawaiian Islands.
Must be available to travel to other Hawaiian Islands.
*All travel expenses will be paid!*
Job Summary:
Under general supervision, the Surveillance Investigator investigates suspicious workers’ compensation claims from various corporate and public-sector clients. The job duties include monitoring and videotaping various individuals as they conduct their normal day-to-day activities as well as completing detailed reports.
The position is both journalistic and investigative and centers around obtaining quality video footage and detailed report rendering on the activities captured by the investigator. This job requires knowledge of privacy guidelines and government rules and regulations while operating a motor vehicle.
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Compensation/benefits:
- Starting pay: $24 per hour
- Average Annual Salary: $48,000 to $55,000
- Monthly Rent Stipend: $400
- Employee Benefits: Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) with up to 4% company match
- Performance incentives
- Paid travel to and from local and remote assignments
- Cellphone reimbursement
- Equipment provided including video camera, laptop, tripod, fuel & maintenance card
- Company-provided surveillance vehicle
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
- Team-building events and comradery with fellow team members
- 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 or restaurant, to filming them at a sporting event or casino
- 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
View our Recruitment Trailer: https://youtu.be/4F4eCJ0OQys
What you’ll need to apply:
- High school diploma or GED
- Must be 21 years or older
- 40-50 hours per week on average (includes commute & drive time)
- Willingness to travel and stay overnight on remote assignments
- 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
- Must currently live on the O'ahu Island.
- Ability to pass DMV check & background check
- Confident driving skills
Note: Position does not require daily commute to an office or motor pool as 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. No cost to you – any expenses incurred while on the job will be 100% reimbursed
**Only apply if you have availability to work any of the 7 days of the week, and only if you can work a 5 day per week schedule with an average of 10-12 hours per day, including weekends and holidays**