Private Investigator

DigiStream Investigations

Private Investigator conducting covert surveillance and collecting video evidence for DigiStream Investigations’ fraud investigations. Following subjects, documenting activity, and preparing evidence and reports for cases.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeLos Angeles, Rochester, Syracuse, Ventura • California, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $46,000 - $54,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong surveillance skills, including covert operations and video evidence collection, while maintaining adaptability and accountability in various environments. Proficient in driving and capable of working independently under minimal supervision.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Covert SurveillanceVideo Evidence CollectionDriving SkillsAdaptabilityAccountability

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Hard Skills

Surveillance TechniquesVideo Camera UseCase Report WritingTraffic FollowingFoot Pursuits

Soft Skills

VigilanceCollaborationOpen Availability

Tools & Technologies

Laptop Monitor

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDValid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

Fraud InvestigationsUndercover OperationsBackground CheckDMV Check

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct covert surveillance, including vehicle and foot pursuits, to collect video evidence for fraud investigations
Collect video evidence of assigned subjects during their day-to-day activities
Follow individuals in the community and vehicles through traffic
Blend into the background at multiple locations
Maintain undercover surveillance positions with vigilance
Collaborate with Field Operations to craft pre-surveillance strategies
Review tactics and report subject activity
Submit evidence footage using internal resources
Complete case reports efficiently
Provide court testimony as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or GED
Must be at least 21 years old
Must have a valid driver’s license
Must currently live in Syracuse, NY or surrounding area
Open availability, including weekends and holidays
Average 50 hours per week
Ability to start work as early as 5am daily, with occasional evening work
Ability to pass DMV check and background check
Confident driving skills
Willingness to travel and stay overnight on remote assignments as needed
Accountability for working under minimal supervision
Adaptability to blend in while undercover in any location and activity
Ability to sit for extended periods
Ability to drive long distances
Ability to maintain surveillance positions in hot or cold environments
Ability to conduct foot pursuits
Frequent video camera use
Typing and viewing a laptop monitor
No PI license required

Benefits

Comp & perks

All equipment and vehicle provided on day one
Late model surveillance vehicle provided
Gas and maintenance cards provided
Door-to-door pay; all driving is on the clock
Daily overtime
Paid hands-on training program
Performance-based incentives
Earned specializations
Monthly phone bill reimbursement
PTO accrual starting on the first day
Benefits offered at 60 days
401k offered at six months
Paid travel, meal per-diem, and accommodations provided on remote cases
Optional Leadership Development Program
Mentorship
Resource groups
Opportunities to further education in the industry and develop professional skills
Employee appreciation and acknowledgement of individual successes