Private Investigator
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Conducts covert surveillance operations from a company-issued vehicle, documenting individuals and uploading evidence to a database. Requires flexibility for weekends, holidays, and occasional overnight travel.
About this role
Private Investigator - Company Vehicle Provided! Performance bonus!
$1500 Signing Bonus!
PhotoFax, Inc., a nationwide private detective agency, is currently hiring surveillance investigators to join our team in the greater Madison, WI region.
If you like to work autonomously in dynamic environments, surveillance investigations provide an exciting career path meant just for you! Join the PhotoFax team today and we provide the tools necessary to start your career as a Private Investigator.
What your day will look like:
- Monitoring, pursuing, and documenting individuals in a covert manner from a company issued-fully customized surveillance vehicle
- Pre and post surveillance briefing with your case manager to discuss objectives, surveillance tactics, and case details
- Detailed reporting on daily case observations
- Uploading video evidence obtained to the company database
- Occasional Regional Travel (in the company issued vehicle)
What you will gain:
- Experience that will lead to other opportunities in:
- Investigations
- Law enforcement
- Upper claims management
- Growth within PhotoFax
- A company issued vehicle customized for surveillance and all equipment necessary to do the job
- Hands on training with our experienced trainers with 34 years of investigative knowledge
- Full health benefits package including matching 401K
- Performance based reviews and bonuses
- Paid overtime and travel
What you need to apply:
- High school diploma
- Associates/Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice/Criminology/Law Enforcement preferred
- Valid driver's license
- Clean driving record with minimal infractions
- Must currently reside in the greater Madison, WI region.
- Flexibility to work any day of the week including weekends and holidays
- Willingness to travel with occasional overnight stays
- No previous experience is necessary; we provide all training and licensing.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Fuel card
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Weekends as needed
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
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