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Field Investigator

Chicago, IL · On-site

$23 - $26/hr

Advantage Surveillance is the Nation's only insurance defense investigation firm that invests in the operational capabilities necessary to produce consistent, high-quality results--ultimately helping ...

SIU Investigator

New York, NY · Remote

$25 - $29/hr

For the past 28 years, Advantage Investigations has been the Nation's only insurance defense investigation firm that invests in the operational capabilities necessary to produce consistent, high ...

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Infographic showing various Insurance Defense Investigator job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% Locum Tenens, 91% Full Time, 3% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $53,602 per year, or $25.8 per hour.

Surveillance Investigator

Salt Lake City, UT • On-site

Advantage Investigations
Investigation and Physical Security Services • 201 - 500 employees

$20.75 - $25.75/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Surveillance Investigator

Advantage Surveillance is the nation's only insurance defense investigation firm that invests in the operational capabilities necessary to produce consistent, high-quality results—ultimately helping our clients "See What's True." Our company uses strategic planning and the right people and technology to give our clients greater clarity on a claimant's daily activities. By investing in areas others won't, we're able to save our clients time and money.

Advantage Surveillance is seeking a Surveillance Investigator in the Salt Lake City Area. The qualified candidate will be responsible for conducting basic surveillance and investigative activities for our operations team. As a new investigator, we will provide you with a comprehensive training program, door-to-door travel pay, a vehicle allowance, a fuel card, a top-of-the-line camera kit, as well as our other generous benefit offerings listed below.

Responsibilities:

  • Locating subjects of assigned investigations.
  • Conducting covert observations of the subject (both stationary and mobile surveillance).
  • Recording subject activity on a video recording device.
  • Preparing a written descriptive log of observations (surveillance report).
  • Uploading video evidence and a surveillance report.

Qualifications:

  • Private investigator license – we assist with this.
  • Creative thinking, self-motivated.
  • Reliable vehicle.
  • Good oral and written communication skills.
  • Must meet state mandated requirements to obtain or maintain a private detective/private investigator license/registration in multiple states.
  • Ability to pass a 10 panel drug screening.
  • Good driving record.
  • Weekend and holiday availability.
  • Prior related surveillance & workers' compensation experience is helpful but not required.
  • Ability to travel up to 100% of the time.

Salary:

Company Benefits:

  • Company-paid hotels during business travel.
  • Company provided camera kit and laptop.
  • Fuel card.
  • Tax-free monthly vehicle allowance.
  • Tax-free daily per diem of $45 for overnight stays when traveling.
  • 401(k).
  • Dental insurance.
  • Health insurance.
  • Company-paid life insurance.
  • Generous PTO policy including 2 weeks during your first year.
  • Company-paid parental leave.
  • Door to door travel pay.
  • Vision insurance.

Advantage Surveillance is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.