Private Investigator

DigiStream Investigations

Surveillance Investigator conducting covert surveillance to gather evidence for fraud investigations. Working in the field, providing necessary reports and collaborating with operations teams.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timeSan Bernardino • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $60,000 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong surveillance skills, including vehicle and foot pursuits, to gather evidence for fraud investigations. Capable of collaborating effectively with Field Operations and providing accurate court testimony as required.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Covert SurveillanceEvidence CollectionCourt TestimonyDriving SkillsAdaptability

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Hard Skills

Surveillance TechniquesVideo Evidence CollectionCase Reporting

Soft Skills

AccountabilityCollaborationAdaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Fraud InvestigationsField OperationsBackground CheckDMV Check

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct covert surveillance (vehicle and foot pursuits) to collect video evidence for use in fraud investigations
Collaborate with Field Operations to craft pre-surveillance strategies, review tactics, and report subject activity
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 San Bernardino County area
Open availability, including weekends and holidays (average 50 hours/week)
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

Paid hands-on training program developed over the course of 25 years
Late model surveillance vehicle provided (ex. Toyota Highlander, Honda Odyssey), modified for investigator comfort and enabling case success
Door-to-Door Pay (all driving is on the clock - daily overtime)
Entry level position with room to grow in a dedicated Investigator promotional track
Starting pay: $20/hour, raises at 90-day, 6 months, annual reviews and promotions
Performance-based incentives and earned specializations
Monthly phone bill reimbursement
PTO accrual starting on your first day, benefits offered at 60, and 401k offered at six months
Paid travel, meal per-diem, and accommodations provided on remote cases