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Private Investigator
DigiStream InvestigationsPrivate Investigator conducting covert investigations for DigiStream Investigations. Seeking adventurous individuals with a drive to provide evidence for cases.
Posted 7/16/2026full-timeBakersfield • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $20 per hourWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates strong observational skills and attention to detail while conducting surveillance activities. Capable of crafting effective pre-surveillance strategies and producing detailed reports based on observations.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Surveillance MonitoringReport WritingDriving SkillsPre-Surveillance StrategyTeam Communication
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Surveillance TechniquesReport WritingVideo Evidence CaptureObservation Skills
Soft Skills
CommunicationAttention to Detail
Industry Keywords
High School DiplomaGEDBackground CheckDMV CheckTravel Willingness
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Monitoring, following, and videotaping subjects as they conduct their day-to-day activities
- Vehicle and foot pursuit of subjects while maintaining cover
- Activity varies from filming someone at a grocery store to filming them at a sports game
- Crafting pre-surveillance strategies based on the setup location and case details
- Detailed report writing on the activities observed/captured and submission of video evidence
- Regular communication with team leader on setup positions, activity and tactics
Requirements
What you’ll need- High school diploma or GED
- Must be 21 years or older
- 50 hours per week on average (includes commute & drive time)
- Willingness to travel and stay overnight on remote assignments (as needed)
- Availability to work any day of the week, including weekends and holidays
- Ability to start work as early as 5:00 am daily with occasional work into the evenings
- Ability to pass DMV check & background check
- Confident driving skills
Benefits
Comp & perks- Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance offered
- 401(k) retirement plan with 4% Company Match offered
- Paid travel to and from local and remote assignments (door to door)
- Late model Company-provided surveillance vehicle (Toyota Highlander, Honda Odyssey)
- Equipment provided including video camera, laptop, tripod, fuel & maintenance card
- Cellphone Bill Reimbursement
- Get paid for your drive to work!
- Get paid time and a half to drive home!