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Private Investigator
DigiStream Investigations. Monitor, follow, and videotape subjects during their daily activities .
Posted 10/14/2026full-timeBakersfield • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $20 per hourWebsite
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates strong observational and reporting skills essential for conducting covert investigations and documenting activities. Capable of executing surveillance strategies while maintaining discretion and effective communication with team members.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Covert InvestigationsSurveillance TechniquesReport WritingDriving SkillsFlexibility in Schedule
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
SurveillanceReport WritingVideotapingPursuit TechniquesCase Strategy Development
Soft Skills
CommunicationTeam CollaborationAttention to Detail
Industry Keywords
Workers' Compensation ClaimsFraud InvestigationField SurveillanceCovert Operations
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Monitor, follow, and videotape subjects during their daily activities
- Pursue subjects by vehicle and on foot while maintaining cover
- Film subjects in varied locations, including grocery stores and sporting events
- Craft pre-surveillance strategies based on setup location and case details
- Write detailed reports on observed and captured activities
- Submit video evidence
- Communicate regularly with the team leader about setup positions, activity, and tactics
- Conduct covert investigations into potentially fraudulent workers’ compensation claims
Requirements
What you’ll need- High school diploma or GED
- Must be 21 years or older
- Availability for an average of 50 hours per week, including commute and drive time
- Willingness to travel and stay overnight on remote assignments as needed
- Availability to work any day of the week, including weekends and holidays
- Ability to start work as early as 5:00 am, with occasional evening work
- Ability to pass DMV check and background check
- Confident driving skills
- Ability to work a five-day-per-week schedule averaging 10–12 hours per day
- Must be able to work in the Bakersfield, California region
Benefits
Comp & perks- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with up to 4% company match
- Frequent overtime
- Full benefits
- Company vehicle
- Paid travel to and from local and remote assignments (door to door)
- Professional, hands-on training program
- Investigator Promotion Track and opportunities for growth
- Quarterly team-building events
- Equipment provided including video camera, laptop, tripod, fuel and maintenance card
- Cellphone bill reimbursement
- Paid commute time
- Daily overtime for commute time
- Time-and-a-half pay to drive home