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DigiStream Investigations

Private Investigator

DigiStream Investigations, Ann Arbor, Michigan, us, 48113

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Base pay range $18.00/hr - $18.00/hr

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.

The Surveillance Investigator must have great intuition and the ability to process many mitigating factors during the course of the investigation. Decisions are expected to be made in an accurate and timely manner and in the best interest in preserving the confidentiality of the assignment in question.

Responsibilities

Obtain quality covert video surveillance to be used in litigation

Prepare detailed written reports on subjects’ activities during the surveillance

Use both surveillance and creative investigative tactics in order to obtain information that is not readily available

Maintain prompt completion of all assignments and updating the company’s web-access portal with pertinent case information

Maintain periodic phone/text contact with an Operations Manager throughout each investigation and coordinate case logistics

Ability to drive at least 8-10 hours a day due to the nature of surveillance investigations

Employee will be paid for travel time and required to stay on their cases until at least the 10 hour mark

Other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Business Administration, or related field, or military experience is preferred

Ability to work independently and to be flexible in changing work priorities

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Excellent driving skills

Strong computer skills

Ability to pass DMV, pre-employment physical and background check

Ability to start work as early as 5:00am daily

Must be a morning person

Must be available to work weekends and holidays

Must possess critical-thinking skills

Must be available to travel out of town/state for up to 15 days per month

Work Condition

Sitting for extended periods of time

Long-distance driving

Maintaining a surveillance position in hot or cold environments

Engaging in a lengthy foot surveillance

Typing and viewing a laptop monitor

Frequent use of camcorder

Work Environment Work is performed in a mobile office environment, sometimes at uncomfortable and can be at unfavorable temperatures for extended period of time.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Other, Information Technology, and Management

Industries: Insurance

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