Private Investigator

Private Investigator OpportunityDigiStream Investigations, a fast-growing, national private investigation firm, seeks a talented addition to our investigation team in the Greater Chicago region. This isn't your average desk job - being a Private 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 for potentially fraudulent Worker's Compensation claims.Work Schedule: Full-time, 50-55 hours per week average, 10-11 hours per day average, depending on travel distance to the case and back to your home (commute time in the company vehicle is "on the clock") Starting Hourly Pay Rate: $18 hourly (entry-level), frequent overtime Employee Benefits: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance offered, and 401(k) retirement plan with 4% Company Match offeredWhat you'll get:A foot in the door to the investigations/security/law enforcement fieldsExperience conducting covert investigationsA job you'll love going to - no one day is the sameOpportunities for growth within the company via our Investigator Promotion TrackUnlike most PI companies, DigiStream provides full benefits, a company vehicle and paid travelProfessional, hands-on training program developed over the course of 25 yearsQuarterly team-building events and comradery with fellow team membersSky is the limit! The skills you learn here can lead to jobs in:FBI / Law EnforcementATF / US Border Patrol / State Crime LabLaw / Paralegal / Legal AssistantSecurity / Corporate InvestigationsInvestigative JournalismWhat a day in the life of an investigator looks like:Monitoring, following, and videotaping subjects as they conduct their day-to-day activitiesVehicle and foot pursuit of subjects while maintaining coverActivity varies from filming someone at a grocery store to filming them at a sports gameCrafting pre-surveillance strategies based on the setup location and case detailsDetailed report writing on the activities observed/captured and submission of video evidenceRegular communication with team leader on setup positions, activity and tacticsWhat you'll need to apply:High school diploma or GEDMust be 21 years or older50 hours per week on average (includes commute & drive time)Willingness to travel out of town for 10-15 days per monthAvailability to work any day of the week, including every weekend and holidaysAbility to start work as early as 5:00 am daily with occasional work into the eveningsAbility to pass DMV check & background checkConfident driving skillsMust currently reside in the Greater Chicago areaCompensation/benefits:All full-time staff are currently earning: $40,000-$45,000+ range due to paid commute timeEmployee Benefits: Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) with up to 4% company matchLate model Company-provided surveillance vehicle (Toyota Highlander, Honda Odyssey)Equipment provided including video camera, laptop, tripod, fuel & maintenance cardEntry-level starting pay is $18.00 per hourAll staff earns daily overtime for commute timeGet paid for your drive to work! Get paid time and a half to drive home!Paid travel to and from local and remote assignments (door to door)Only apply if you have availability to work any of the 7 days of the week and can work a 5 day per week schedule with an average of 10 hours per day, including weekends and Holidays. You will be paid to commute to and from cases DigiStream Investigations