Advantage Investigations

Field Investigator

Advantage Investigations
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeNew Bedford • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $24 - $30 per hourWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting surveillance and claims investigations, with a strong emphasis on clear communication and report preparation. Holds the necessary Private Investigator licenses and possesses a reliable vehicle for daily operations.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Private Investigator LicenseSurveillance ExperienceClaims InvestigationsWritten Communication SkillsTravel Flexibility

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • 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, basic scene investigations, paint sample analysis, EDR, and RCS deployments/retrievals
  • Prepare and complete written reports of observations
  • Upload video evidence and surveillance reports
  • Conduct basic claims investigations
  • Provide clear reports of all activities to the operations team
  • Travel daily within the investigator’s area/territory

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Current MA 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; ability 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
  • Comprehensive training program
  • Door-to-door 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
  • 401(k) with match
  • 2 weeks of PTO (paid time off)
  • Parental leave
  • Bi-weekly pay

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Hard Skills
Surveillance TechniquesVideo RecordingBasic Scene InvestigationsPaint Sample AnalysisEDR DeploymentsRCS RetrievalsReport PreparationClaims Investigations
Soft Skills
Good Oral CommunicationSelf-MotivatedIndependent Work
Tools & Technologies
Surveillance VehicleVideo Recording Device
Certifications & Qualifications
MA Private Investigator LicensePrivate Investigator Licenses
Industry Keywords
SurveillanceClaims InvestigationsMVR (Driving Record)Drug Screen Compliance