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ICAP Columbia University

Contact Tracer Apply now Job no: 493058 Work type: Temporary Part-Time Location: USA (non-CU jobs) Categories: Technical/Clinical/Quality Improvement/Training ICAP at Columbia University, a global ...

Brightwing

Skip Recovery Agent

Fort Worth, TX

$19 - $21/hr

The Skip Recovery Agent is responsible for the assignment and follow-up of post charge off accounts to skip and repossession vendors. Verify account details using skip tracing tools and making ...

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How much do skip tracer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for skip tracer in the United States is $19.70, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $23.56 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a skip tracer?

A skip tracer is a type of private investigator whose job it is to seek out people who have skipped town for a number of reasons. Various people can perform the duties of a skip tracer, including bounty hunters, private investigators, bail bonds workers, and collections agents. Skip tracers research public records and other databases to locate a person who has gone missing, and then attempts to return that person to the jurisdiction. Skip tracers often use different methods of investigation to find people, such as calling known associates, looking up credit records, and traveling to interview people.

What are some common challenges skip tracers face when locating individuals, and how can they overcome them?

Skip tracers often encounter challenges such as outdated or incomplete information, uncooperative contacts, and individuals intentionally hiding their whereabouts. To overcome these obstacles, skip tracers use a combination of public records, proprietary databases, social media analysis, and investigative techniques. Strong analytical skills, persistence, and adaptability are key in dealing with complex cases. Collaboration with colleagues and legal compliance are also essential to ensure effective and ethical results.

What is the difference between Skip Tracer vs Debt Collector?

AspectSkip Tracer

Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may prefer background in investigations or law enforcement
Work EnvironmentOffice setting, sometimes fieldwork for locating individuals
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by debt collection agencies, private investigators, and financial institutions
Search & Comparison IntentFocused on locating individuals who have skipped or disappeared

While both roles involve locating individuals, a Skip Tracer specializes in finding people who have intentionally disappeared or are difficult to locate, often using investigative techniques. A Debt Collector, on the other hand, primarily contacts debtors to recover unpaid debts, often following legal and ethical guidelines. Although overlapping in some skills, their main objectives and work environments differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Skip Tracer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 51% Full Time, 47% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,972 per year, or $19.7 per hour.

Contact Tracer

ICAP Columbia University

Part-time, Contractor

Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description

Contact Tracer

Apply now Job no: 493058
Work type: Temporary Part-Time
Location: USA (non-CU jobs)
Categories: Technical/Clinical/Quality Improvement/Training

ICAP at Columbia University, a global health leader situated within the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health in New York City, seeks highly qualified candidates to serve as Contact Tracer - USA. The incumbent will be responsible to perform contact tracing for COVID-19 cases identified through the Columbia University SARS-CoV-2 testing program. The position is a part time temporary (up to 12 months) position, with flexible and varying hours each week. The Contact Tracer will reach out to persons diagnosed with COVID-19 and contacts through telephone contact and in person meetings. The incumbent will conduct assessments with cases and contacts and refers all to appropriate information and services. The Contact Tracer will be responsible to conduct COVID-19 case interviews and contact tracing using a trauma-informed, culturally respectful approach that builds trust and facilitates the free sharing of information.

ICAP seeks highly qualified and experienced candidates to fill the Contact Tracer position as soon as possible The successful candidate will hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and have ability to understand the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities. The incumbent will have the ability and willingness to visit clients at their homes and/or in the field when necessary. 

The Contact Tracer will have a demonstrated commitment to supporting/working to advance public and ability to show empathy and be nonjudgmental towards distressed individuals. The incumbent will also have experience navigating computer systems, utilizing databases for searches and ability to comply with data integrity and security policies, safeguarding all personal identifiable information.

To view a full detailed job description, please click here -  Contact Tracer_COVID 19.pdf

The position is contingent upon availability of grant funding.

Columbia University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, gender, religion, creed, national and ethnic origin, age, citizenship, status as a perceived or actual victim of domestic violence, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a Vietnam era or disabled veteran, or any other legally protected status.

Advertised: 23 Nov 2020 Eastern Standard Time
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