Private Investigator

DigiStream Investigations

Surveillance Investigator for DigiStream Investigations in Newark, NJ. Conducting covert investigations with travel and varied daily tasks.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeNewark • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $19 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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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 Strategy DevelopmentTeam Communication

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Hard Skills

Surveillance TechniquesReport WritingVideo Evidence CaptureActivity ObservationDriving Skills

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailCommunication SkillsAdaptability

Industry Keywords

High School DiplomaGEDBackground CheckDMV CheckRemote AssignmentsWeekend AvailabilityTravel 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 or restaurant to filming them at a sporting event or a casino
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
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
Must currently live in the greater Newark area
Ability to pass DMV check & background check
Confident driving skills
No PI license required - we cover the licensure cost and guide you through the process

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) with up to 4% company match
Performance incentives
Paid travel to and from local and remote assignments
Cellphone reimbursement
Equipment provided including video camera, laptop, tripod, fuel & maintenance card
Company-provided vehicle