Field Investigator

Advantage Investigations

. Conduct daily covert surveillance .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeCharleston • South Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $20 - $25 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in conducting covert surveillance and claims investigations, with a strong ability to prepare detailed reports and communicate findings effectively. Holds the necessary Private Investigator licenses and is capable of traveling within designated areas for investigative purposes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Private Investigator LicenseCovert SurveillanceClaims InvestigationsReport WritingTravel Flexibility

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Surveillance TechniquesVideo RecordingPaint Sample AnalysisEDR DeploymentsRCS Retrievals

Soft Skills

Oral CommunicationWritten CommunicationSelf-MotivationIndependence

Tools & Technologies

Surveillance VehicleVideo Evidence Uploading

Certifications & Qualifications

SC Private Investigator License

Industry Keywords

MVRDrug ScreenState-Mandated Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct daily covert surveillance
Conduct covert, stationary, and mobile surveillance
Conduct surveillance throughout the home state and surrounding states
Record subject activity on a video recording device
Conduct alive and well checks, locates, and basic scene investigations
Perform paint sample analysis, EDR, and RCS deployments/retrievals
Prepare and complete written reports of observations
Upload video evidence and surveillance reports
Provide clear reports of activities for the operations team
Conduct basic claims investigations
Travel daily within the investigator’s area/territory

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current SC Private Investigator License preferred
Private Investigator licenses required; licensing differs between states
Previous experience related to surveillance/claims investigations preferred
Access to a reliable, suitable surveillance vehicle for day-to-day use
Valid Driver’s License
Ability to provide MVR (driving record)
Willingness to travel throughout home state and surrounding states for work
Varying weekly work schedule including weekend and holiday availability
Good oral and written communication skills
Self-motivated and able to work independently
Meet state-mandated requirements to obtain and maintain a Private Investigator license in multiple states
Must pass a drug screen

Benefits

Comp & perks

Door-to-door hourly pay
Fuel card provided
Monthly vehicle allowance
Monthly cell phone allowance
Equipment provided
Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance
Life insurance and other supplemental options
Paid lodging when applicable
Per diem pay when out of town
2 weeks of PTO (paid time off)
Parental leave
Comprehensive training program
Bi-weekly pay