Position : Surveillance Investigator (Portland, OR)
Work Schedule: Full-time, 40-55 hours per week, 10-11 hours per day average with commute time "on the clock"
Starting Hourly Pay Rate: $19.00 per hour (entry-level)
First-Year Total Compensation: $45,000-$50,000 range, frequent overtime
Employee Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance offered, and 401(k) retirement plan with 4% Company Match offered
Applicants must currently reside in the Greater Portland, OR region
Applicants must be at least 21 years of age due to company auto policy requirement
Company vehicle provided, all equipment provided, and you will be paid to commute to and from your cases
All work expenses including gasoline and vehicle maintenance are covered by DigiStream
Job Summary
DigiStream Investigations, a fast-growing private investigations company, seeks a full-time Surveillance Investigator to investigate suspicious workers’ compensation claims from various corporate clients in the Greater Portland region. This position is journalistic and investigative in nature. The job duties center around the investigator’s ability to make quick decisions and obtain quality, covert video footage on various individuals as they conduct their normal day-to-day activities. The investigator will monitor the claimant by driving the company van, and by following the claimant on foot, obtaining video evidence at every opportunity during each case.
The Surveillance Investigator must be assertive and possess the ability to process many mitigating factors during the course of the investigation. Decisions are expected to be made in an accurate and timely manner and in the best interest in preserving the confidentiality of the assignment in question. Note-taking and detailed, objectively written reports will reflect the activities captured by the investigator on each case, and all evidence must be uploaded to the local affiliate office
Responsibilities
Obtain quality covert video surveillance to be used as evidence in court
Prepare detailed written reports on subjects’ activities throughout each case
Use covert surveillance and creative investigative tactics in order to obtain information that is not readily available
Maintain prompt completion of all assignments and update the company portal with relevant case information
Maintain frequent phone/text contact with the Operations Manager throughout each investigation and coordinate case logistics based on any client requests
Must be able to drive/work an average of 10-11 hours per case day due to the nature of field surveillance
The Surveillance Investigator will be paid for commute time to and from each case.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree or military experience is preferred, but not required
Must be at least 21 years of age
Must currently reside in Greater Portland region
Excellent driving skills
Strong computer skills
Must be able to pass, pre-employment background check
Ability to start work as early as 5:00am daily
Must be a morning person
Must be available to work weekends and holidays frequently
Must possess critical-thinking skills
Must be available to occasionally travel out of town for extended periods of time
Physical Demands
Frequent use of camcorder
Frequent driving and following claimants
Engaging in occasional lengthy foot surveillance
Sitting for extended periods of time in the company van
Maintaining a surveillance position in hot or cold environments
Typing and viewing a laptop monitor to complete reports
The work is performed primarily in the company van, and at times can be uncomfortable with unfavorable temperatures for extended period of time
Only apply if you have availability to work any of the 7 days each week, and only if you can work a 4 or 5 day per week schedule, including weekends and holidays, with an average of 10-11 hours per day. You will be paid to commute to and from cases. Out-of-town travel will be frequent, and all expenses will be covered by the company .
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other, Information Technology, and Management
Industries
Insurance
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