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Private Investigator
DigiStream Investigations. Monitor, follow, and videotape subjects during their day-to-day activities .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates strong observational and reporting skills, with the ability to craft effective pre-surveillance strategies and communicate effectively with team members. Capable of managing travel and work schedules while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism in various environments.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Surveillance MonitoringReport WritingDriving SkillsPre-Surveillance Strategy DevelopmentTeam Communication
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Surveillance MonitoringReport WritingPre-Surveillance Strategy DevelopmentVideotapingPursuing Subjects
Soft Skills
CommunicationConfidentialityAdaptability
Tools & Technologies
Video Equipment
Certifications & Qualifications
High School DiplomaGED
Industry Keywords
SurveillanceInvestigationFieldworkRemote AssignmentsBackground Check
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Monitor, follow, and videotape subjects during their day-to-day activities
- Pursue subjects by vehicle and on foot while maintaining cover
- Film subjects at locations including grocery stores, restaurants, sporting events, and casinos
- 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 regarding setup positions, activity, and tactics
- Travel to and from local and remote assignments, beginning and ending at the investigator’s residence
Requirements
What you’ll need- High school diploma or GED
- Must be 21 years or older
- 50 hours per week on average, including commute and drive time
- Willingness to travel and stay overnight on remote assignments
- Availability to work any day of the week, including weekends and holidays
- Ability to start work as early as 5:00 am daily, with occasional evening work
- Must currently live in the greater Baltimore/DC region
- Ability to pass DMV check and background check
- Confident driving skills
- No PI license required; the company covers licensure costs and guides candidates through the process
- Availability to work a 5-day-per-week schedule averaging 10–12 hours per day, including weekends and holidays
Benefits
Comp & perks- Full benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) with up to 4% company match
- Performance incentives
- Paid travel to and from local and remote assignments
- Cellphone reimbursement
- Equipment provided including video camera, laptop, tripod, fuel & maintenance card
- Company-provided vehicle
- Professional, hands-on training program
- Opportunities for growth within the company via the Surveillance Investigator Promotion Track
- Team-building events and camaraderie with fellow team members
- Frequent overtime paid at time and a half