Surveillance Investigator

DigiStream Investigations

Surveillance Investigator conducting surveillance to collect evidence for fraud investigations at DigiStream Investigations. Collaborating with teams and providing court testimony as needed.

Posted 6/27/2026full-timeSyracuse • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $48,000 - $54,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct covert surveillance to collect video evidence for use in fraud investigations
Collaborate with Field Operations, Intel, and Evidence teams to create opportunity for case success and ensure high quality results
Utilize internal resources to submit evidence footage and complete case reports in an efficient manner
Provide court testimony as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or GED. Degree or military experience preferred.
Must be at least 21 years old
Must have valid driver’s license
Must currently live in Syracuse, NY or surrounding area
Open availability, including weekends and holidays (established work schedule)
Ability to start work as early as 5am daily with occasional work into the evenings
Ability to pass DMV check & 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 with any activity

Benefits

Comp & perks

NO PI LICENSE REQUIRED - ALL EQUIPMENT & VEHICLE (with gas & maint. cards) PROVIDED ON DAY ONE
Paid hands-on training program developed over the course of 20 years
50 hours per week on average
Door-to-Door Pay (includes commute & drive time)
Entry level position with room to grow in a dedicated Investigator promotional track
Starting pay: $20/hour with raises at 90-day and annual performance reviews
Performance-based incentives
Monthly phone bill reimbursement
PTO accrual starting on your first day, benefits offered at 60, and 401k offered at six months

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Soft Skills

accountabilityadaptabilitycollaborationcommunicationdriving skillssurveillancetestimonytime managementworking under minimal supervisionwillingness to travel

Certifications

high school diplomaGEDvalid driver’s license