What are the responsibilities and job description for the Private Investigator position at Digistream Investigations?
Job Description
Job Description
DigiStream Investigations, a fast-growing, national private investigation firm, seeks a talented addition to our investigative team in the Denver region.
This isn’t your average desk job - being a Surveillance Investigator means you’ll have a career with excitement, travel, autonomy, and purpose. This role is meant for an individual with an adventurous and curious spirit, and the drive to provide our clients with the evidence they need to defend their cases.
What you’ll get :
A foot in the door to the investigations / security / law enforcement fields
Experience conducting covert investigations
A job you’ll love going to - no one day is the same
Opportunities for growth within the company via our Surveillance Investigator Promotion Track
Unlike most PI companies, DigiStream provides full benefits, a company vehicle and paid travel
Professional, hands-on training program developed over the course of 20 years
Quarterly team-building events and comradery with fellow team members
The skills you learn here can lead to jobs in :
FBI / Law Enforcement
ATF / US Border Patrol / State Crime Lab
Law / Paralegal / Legal Assistant
Security / Corporate Investigations
Investigative Journalism
What a day in the life of an investigator looks like :
Monitoring, following, and videotaping subjects as they conduct their day-to-day activities
Vehicle and foot pursuit of subjects while maintaining cover
Activity varies from filming someone at a grocery story to filming them at a sports game
Crafting pre-surveillance strategies based on the setup location and case details
Detailed report writing on the activities observed / captured and submission of video evidence
Regular communication with team leader on setup positions, activity and tactics
50 hours per week on average (includes commute & 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 daily with occasional work into the evenings
Must currently live in the greater Denver region
Ability to pass DMV check & background check
Confident driving skills
No PI license required - we cover the licensure cost and guide you through the process
Compensation / benefits :
Entry-level pay : $19.00 per hour
First year estimated compensation range : $46,000 - $52,000 - Frequent overtime
Employee Benefits : Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) with up to 4% dollar-for-dollar Company Match
Performance incentives
Company-provided surveillance vehicle
Equipment provided including video camera, laptop, tripod, fuel & maintenance card
Cellphone reimbursement
Paid travel to and from local and remote assignments (door to door)
No out of pocket expenses
Only apply if you have availability to work any of the 7 days of the week, and only if you can work a 5 day per week schedule with an average of 10 hours per day, including weekends and holidays
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