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Daniel J. Hannon and Associates, Inc.

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Surveillance Investigator

Buffalo, NY · On-site

$25 - $30/hr

Conduct undercover investigations. * Conduct neighborhood canvasses, interviews and activity checks. * Stream and upload video evidence. * Prepare field reports and communicate findings. Requirements:

Daniel J. Hannon and Associates, Inc.

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Albany, NY · On-site

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Conduct undercover investigations. * Conduct neighborhood canvasses, interviews and activity checks. * Stream and upload video evidence. * Prepare field reports and communicate findings. Requirements:

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Surveillance Investigator

Daniel J. Hannon and Associates, Inc.

Buffalo, NY • On-site

$25 - $30/hr

Part-time

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Company Info:

Daniel J. Hannon & Associates, Inc. (DJH) is a Long Island-based insurance claims adjusting/investigating firm which works on behalf of insurance companies, TPAs, law firms and municipalities throughout the United States.


Job Description:

DJH has an immediate need for experienced part-time personnel to conduct surveillance and other insurance claims-related investigations in the Buffalo area. Strong potential for full-time-equivalent workload. Seeking experienced candidates whose current or former employer was not recently awarded new contract for work in the Buffalo region.


Primary Duties/Responsibilities

  • Conduct stationary and mobile surveillance.
  • Conduct undercover investigations.
  • Conduct neighborhood canvasses, interviews and activity checks.
  • Stream and upload video evidence.
  • Prepare field reports and communicate findings.


Requirements:

  • Prior relevant experience strongly preferred
  • MUST have a well-maintained personal registered and insured vehicle.
  • Basic computer skills
  • Good oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize and manage time effectively.
  • Must possess the ability to react quickly in a given situation.
  • Spanish speaking is a plus


Salary:

Negotiable based on experience level.

Company Description

Daniel J. Hannon & Associates, Inc. (www.djhannon.com) is a fully licensed, bonded and insured claims adjusting and investigation firm with locations in Rockville Centre and Buffalo, New York, Haddonfield, New Jersey and Louisville, Kentucky.

We specialize in claims investigation, surveillance, trial preparation and social media/background investigations. We perform these services for select insurance, legal and corporate clients. These services provide our clients with cost saving results on a consistent and timely basis.

Our standard of excellence is accomplished by maintaining an exclusive and dedicated supervisory and field staff, comprised of former law enforcement agency personnel, experienced surveillance operatives and claims investigators, an attorney, and former insurance company claims managers. Our supervisors and field investigators have an average of over 15 years experience and have undergone formal multi-line adjuster training. Additionally, our contacts at every level of law enforcement are unsurpassed.