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Private Investigator
DigiStream Investigations. Monitor, follow, and videotape subjects during their daily activities .
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 developing strategic surveillance plans and effectively communicating with team members.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Surveillance MonitoringReport WritingCovert InvestigationsDriving SkillsAvailability for Travel
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
VideotapingPre-Surveillance Strategy DevelopmentObservationEvidence SubmissionActivity Documentation
Soft Skills
CommunicationTeam Collaboration
Industry Keywords
Workers' Compensation ClaimsFraud InvestigationCovert 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
- Develop 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 regarding 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 out of town for 10–15 days per month
- Availability to work any day of the week, including every weekend and holidays
- Ability to start as early as 5:00 am daily, with occasional evening work
- Ability to pass DMV check and background check
- Confident driving skills
- Must currently reside in the Greater Milwaukee area
- Availability to work a 5-day schedule averaging 10 hours per day, including weekends and holidays
Benefits
Comp & perks- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with up to 4% company match
- Frequent overtime
- Paid commute time
- Paid travel to and from local and remote assignments (door to door)
- Company vehicle provided
- Equipment provided including video camera, laptop, tripod, fuel and maintenance card
- Professional, hands-on training program
- Opportunities for growth via the Investigator Promotion Track
- Quarterly team-building events
- Full benefits