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Digistream Investigations

Private Investigator

Digistream Investigations, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079

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Private Investigator – DigiStream Investigations – Los Angeles, CA Base Pay Range $20.00/hr

Work Schedule Full‑time, 40‑55 hours per week average, 10‑11 hours per day average, depending on travel distance. Commute time in company vehicle is "on the clock".

Starting Hourly Pay Rate $20 hourly (entry‑level) with frequent overtime.

Employee Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan with 4% Company Match

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 with no two days the same

Growth opportunities via Investigator Promotion Track

Full benefits, company vehicle, paid travel

Professional, hands‑on training program developed over 20 years

Quarterly team‑building events and camaraderie with fellow team members

Career Paths

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 looks like

Monitoring, following, and videotaping subjects in daily activities

Vehicle and foot pursuit while maintaining cover

Varied activities from grocery store to sports games

Crafting pre‑surveillance strategies based on location and case details

Detailed report writing and video evidence submission

Regular communication with team leader on setup positions, activity and tactics

Applying

High school diploma or GED

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, occasionally into the evenings

Pass DMV check & background check

Confident driving skills

No PI license required – company covers licensure cost and guides you through the process

Compensation & Benefits

Full‑time staff earn $50,000–$65,000+ (paid commute time)

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) with up to 4% company match

Late‑model company‑provided surveillance vehicle (Toyota Highlander, Honda Odyssey)

Equipment provided: video camera, laptop, tripod, fuel & maintenance card

Entry‑level starting pay: $20/hr

Daily overtime for commute time

Paid time and a half for drive home

Cellphone bill reimbursement

Paid travel to and from local & remote assignments (door‑to‑door)

Important Note Only apply if you can work any of the 7 days of the week and average 10 hours per day, including weekends and holidays. You will be paid to commute.

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