Field Investigator

Advantage Investigations

Surveillance Investigator conducting covert surveillance and investigations for Advantage Investigations. Providing clear reports and video evidence while traveling within the assigned area.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timePittsburgh • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $20 - $24 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting various types of surveillance, including covert and mobile operations, while maintaining compliance with state licensing requirements. Proficient in documenting findings and preparing detailed reports, with strong communication skills to convey observations effectively.

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Private Investigator LicenseSurveillance ExperienceVideo Evidence UploadingWritten Report PreparationValid Driver's License

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Hard Skills

Surveillance TechniquesVideo RecordingScene InvestigationsPaint Sample AnalysisEDR DeploymentsRCS Retrievals

Soft Skills

Good Oral CommunicationGood Written CommunicationSelf-MotivatedAbility to Work Independently

Tools & Technologies

Surveillance VehicleVideo Recording Device

Certifications & Qualifications

PA Private Investigator LicensePrivate Investigator License (Multiple States)

Industry Keywords

SurveillanceClaims InvestigationsMVR (Driving Record)Travel RequirementsWeekend Availability

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conducting surveillance including covert, stationary, and mobile
Conducting surveillance throughout their home state and surrounding states
Recording subject activity on a video recording device
Conducting alive and well checks, locates, basic scene investigations, paint sample analysis, EDR, and RCS deployments/retrievals
Preparing and completing a written report of observations
Uploading Video Evidence and a surveillance report

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current PA Private Investigator License preferred
Private Investigator Licenses required – Licensing differs between states
Previous experience related to surveillance/claims investigations is preferred
Access to a reliable, suitable surveillance vehicle for day-to-day use
Valid Driver’s License
Ability to provide MVR (driving record)
Willingness to travel throughout home state and surrounding states for work
Varying weekly work schedule includes weekend and holiday availability
Good oral and written communication skills
Self-motivated, ability to work independently
Meet state mandated requirements to obtain and maintain a Private Investigator license in multiple states
Must pass a Drug Screen

Benefits

Comp & perks

Door to Door hourly pay
Fuel Card provided
Monthly Vehicle Allowance
Monthly Cell Phone Allowance
Equipment Provided
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability insurance
Life Insurance and other supplemental options
Paid Lodging (when applicable), and per diem pay when out of town
2 weeks of PTO (paid time off)
Parental Leave