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Guardian Angel Investigations

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Entry Level (Open-Source Intelligence) Investigator

Reading, PA · Remote

$100 - $750/wk

This contracting role is heavily focused on social media internet mining investigations. Your primary responsibility will be assisting with background and social media Investigations for insurance ...

Guardian Angel Investigations

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Entry Level (Open-Source Intelligence) Investigator

Reading, PA · Remote

$100 - $750/wk

This contracting role is heavily focused on social media internet mining investigations. Your primary responsibility will be assisting with background and social media Investigations for insurance ...

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Entry Level (Open-Source Intelligence) Investigator

Guardian Angel Investigations

Reading, PA • Remote

$100 - $750/wk

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Posted 18 days ago

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About Our Team

At Guardian Angel Investigations, our team of investigators provides critical evidence for complex insurance and domestic cases throughout PA, NJ, DE, and MD. We are a fully licensed Private Investigation firm operating in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland. Our service has been tailored from many years of experience and successful partnerships, and we rely on ongoing conversations, prompt case updates, and feedback to set the standard for Private Investigation Professional Services.

The Role

As our caseload grows, we are looking to expand our OSINT team. We are currently seeking an entry-level OSINT Contractor to join us on an as-needed basis. This contracting role is heavily focused on social media internet mining investigations. Your primary responsibility will be assisting with background and social media Investigations for insurance social media reports, though you will also occasionally help on unique and interesting cases as they come through, such as mitigating online blackmail, investigating cyberbullying, and whatever comes across the desk!

Does this sound like you?
Our ideal candidate is an individual who currently enjoys OSINT as a hobby. You have likely conducted your own OSINT projects, participated in hobby research, and possess a solid baseline understanding of the field and understand the importance of report writing, especially formatting with adherence to internal templates. If you are looking to transition from an OSINT hobbyist to contracting on an as-needed basis, we want to hear from you. You will be learning and working alongside like minded individuals who are driven to grow professionally in the OSINT realm and succeed as a team with the ultimate goal of making us a dominant player in the Private Investigation space.

Requirements & Skills
Location & Requirements: Must reside in the USA and be authorized to work in the United States, as well as the ability to pass a background and obtain a state // federal background check.

· OSINT Fundamentals: You must be familiar with basic OSINT tools and techniques. This includes a working knowledge of Google Dorks, navigating popular social media websites (Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, LinkedIn, etc.), and standard digital footprinting methods with familiarity with web based OSINT tools, bonus points for self hosted tools and basic coding understanding (not required but an advantage)

· Reporting Precision: Proficiency in Microsoft Word and the ability to perfectly mimic our current reporting style, phrasing, wording, and flow is required. Your findings need to blend seamlessly into our established client deliverables.

· Time Management: You must be highly dependable and strictly adhere to provided report deadlines.

· Future Growth: This position is an entry-level, as-needed contract role designed to help us expand our OSINT department, but we anticipate growing our staff further in the future.

Does this Entry level contracting role sound like a good fit?

Company Description

Guardian Angel Investigations is a leading firm headquartered in Reading, PA specializing in insurance fraud investigation, infidelity investigation, and cohabitation . We are fully licensed & insured in Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, New York and Maryland. Our investigators are equipped with state of the art technology and trained for challenging cases, and it is the quality of services that we provide, that separate us from other investigative companies.