Private Investigator

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Digistream Investigations

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

, California

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The investigator is responsible for monitoring, following, and videotaping subjects to gather evidence for fraudulent claims. They must also craft surveillance strategies and write detailed reports on observed activities.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or GED and are at least 21 years old. You are willing to travel, work flexible hours including weekends and holidays, and possess confident driving skills for surveillance activities.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Surveillance

Videotaping

Report Writing

DMV Check

Background Check

Job Description


DigiStream Investigations, a fast-growing, national private investigation firm, seeks a talented addition to our investigation team in the Greater Bay Area, CA Region. 

This isn’t your average desk job - being a Private 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 for potentially fraudulent Worker's Compensation claims. 

Work Schedule: Full-time, 40-55 hours per week average, 10-11 hours per day average, depending on travel distance to the case and back to your home (commute time in the company vehicle is "on the clock")
Starting Hourly Pay Rate: $21 hourly (entry-level), frequent overtime
Employee Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance offered, and 401(k) retirement plan with 4% Company Match offered


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 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 25 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

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 

Compensation/benefits:

  • All full-time staff are currently earning: $50,000-$65,000+ range due to paid commute time
  • 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 $21.00 per hour
  • All staff earns daily overtime for commute time
  • Get paid for your drive to work! Get paid time and a half to drive home!
  • Cell Phone 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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Digistream Investigations

DigiStream Investigations is a full-service private investigation firm specializing in insurance defense and legal support services. With a national footprint of 25+ locally owned affiliates, DigiStream helps clients minimize risk, combat fraud, and strengthen legal strategies through innovative surveillance and intelligence solutions. Our proprietary methodology combines field surveillance and social media investigations to deliver actionable insights and courtroom-ready reports. Utilizing state-of-the-art technology, custom surveillance vehicles, and company-owned equipment, DigiStream ensures compliance, consistency, and high-quality results across every case. We operate without contracts or vendor panels, giving clients full control and flexibility. Rooted in a culture of Excellence, Passion, Integrity, and Empathy, DigiStream is redefining the standard for modern insurance investigations.
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