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VRC Investigations

Surveillance Investigator

Newark, NJ

$22.50 - $27.75/hr

The surveillance investigator position is a field based, hourly, and non-exempt position. This position requires daily travel within the designated city/territory in the advertised city and state.

SPi Investigations

Surveillance Investigator

Miami, FL · On-site

$24 - $30/hr

Job Title: Part-Time Private Investigator - Surveillance Specialist Location: South Florida Area (West Palm Beach to Miami) Job Type: Full-Time | Flexible Schedule SPi Investigations is a boutique ...

Digistream Investigations

Private Investigator

CA · Remote

$20/hr

DigiStream Investigations, a fast-growing, national private investigation firm, seeks a talented addition to our investigation team in the Fresno, CA Region. This isn't your average desk job - being ...

Digistream Investigations

Private Investigator

HI · Remote

$24/hr

DigiStream Investigations, a fast-growing national private investigations firm, seeks a talented addition to our investigative team on the O'ahu island. We are looking for an independent, motivated ...

Digistream Investigations

Private Investigator

CA · Remote

$20/hr

DigiStream Investigations, a fast-growing, national private investigation firm, seeks a talented addition to our investigation team in the greater San Diego & Riverside County regions. This isn't ...

SPi Investigations

Surveillance Investigator

Orlando, FL · On-site

$24 - $30/hr

Job Title: Full-Time Private Investigator - Surveillance Specialist Location: Orlando, FL Job Type: Full-Time | Flexible Schedule SPi Investigations is a boutique investigative firm based in Florida ...

VRC Investigations

Surveillance Investigator

New Rochelle, NY · On-site

$22 - $27.25/hr

The surveillance investigator position is a field based, hourly, and non-exempt position. This position requires daily travel within the designated city/territory in the advertised city and state.

VRC Investigations

Surveillance Investigator

Glendale, CA · On-site

$22.75 - $28/hr

The surveillance investigator position is a field based, hourly, and non-exempt position. This position requires daily travel within the designated city/territory in the advertised city and state.

VRC Investigations

Surveillance Investigator

San Diego, CA · On-site

$22.75 - $28.25/hr

The surveillance investigator position is a field based, hourly, and non-exempt position. This position requires daily travel within the designated city/territory in the advertised city and state.

VRC Investigations

Surveillance Investigator

Allentown, PA · On-site

$21.25 - $26.25/hr

The surveillance investigator position is a field based, hourly, and non-exempt position. This position requires daily travel within the designated city/territory in the advertised city and state.

VRC Investigations

Surveillance Investigator

Lancaster, PA · On-site

$21 - $25.75/hr

The surveillance investigator position is a field based, hourly, and non-exempt position. This position requires daily travel within the designated city/territory in the advertised city and state.

VRC Investigations

Surveillance Investigator

Kansas City, MO · On-site

$21 - $25.75/hr

The surveillance investigator position is a field based, hourly, and non-exempt position. This position requires daily travel within the designated city/territory in the advertised city and state.

VRC Investigations

Surveillance Investigator

Scranton, PA · On-site

$22 - $27/hr

The surveillance investigator position is a field based, hourly, and non-exempt position. This position requires daily travel within the designated city/territory in the advertised city and state.

Digistream Investigations

Surveillance Investigator

WI · Remote

$18/hr

DigiStream Investigations, a fast-growing, national private investigation firm, seeks a talented addition to our investigation team in the Greater Milwaukee region. This isn't your average desk job ...

VRC Investigations

Surveillance Investigator

Trenton, NJ

$21.50 - $26.50/hr

The surveillance investigator position is a field based, hourly, and non-exempt position. This position requires daily travel within the designated city/territory in the advertised city and state.

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Surveillance Investigator

Newark, NJ

VRC Investigations
Investigation and Physical Security Services • 501 - 1,000 employees
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$22.50 - $27.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 29 days ago

Job description

We currently have career opportunities for experienced, self-determined, and highly motivated SURVEILLANCE INVESTIGATORS that would like to join our team of professionals in our efforts to deter and combat insurance fraud. The surveillance investigator position is a field based, hourly, and non-exempt position. This position requires daily travel within the designated city/territory in the advertised city and state. Opportunities for advancement include Management, SIU Investigations, and other operational positions.
The primary responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to conducting stationary, mobile, and covert surveillance, and background checks. Investigators will be required to document all findings into a clear and concise report, obtain video evidence, testify as needed at hearings and trials, and work independently with minimal supervision.

The successful candidate will have related experience as either:
  • A private investigator
  • Law enforcement
  • Loss prevention
  • Process Server
  • Security
  • Honorably discharged from any military branch
Core Duties amp; Responsibilities:
  • Ability to conduct stationary, covert, and mobile surveillance
  • Complete detailed and accurate investigative reports
  • Conduct research to develop new information
  • Provide daily updates regarding current files
  • Formulate investigative strategies based on individual assignments
  • Communicate results with clients
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
  • Access to a suitable surveillance vehicle
  • Willing to travel 75% of the time
  • Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with the firm’s guidelines
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Must have the ability to work efficiently with little or no supervision.
  • Must pass a drug test and pre-employment test
  • Must have excellent overall computer skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Demonstrate ability to analyze information, develop logical questions and accurately report findings
  • Upon receiving a job offer you must attend 1 week of paid formal training at the VRC corporate office. Training will be followed up by on-the-job and specialized training as needed.

Benefits:
VRC provides their investigators with necessary equipment and comparable pay, to include drive time, above normal commute mileage reimbursement, company paid licensing fees in most states and allowance for non-reimbursed business expenses. VRC also offers medical, dental, vision, disability benefits, as well as paid vacation, and a 401K/Profit Sharing retirement plan.

Compensation: VRC employees are paid on a bi-weekly basis. Investigators are paid a competitive hourly wage to commensurate with experience.
For more information, please visit our web site located at https://vrcinvestigations.com/

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