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Private Investigator - DigiStream Investigations - San Francisco Bay Area - Silicon Valley
DigiStream Investigations, a fast-growing, national private investigation firm, seeks a talented addition to our investigation team in the Bay Area. This isn’t your average desk job - being a Private Investigator means you’ll have a career with excitement, travel, autonomy, and purpose. This role is meant for an individual with an adventurous and curious spirit, and the drive to provide our clients with the evidence they need to defend their cases.
What You’ll Get
A foot in the door to the investigations/security/law enforcement fields
Experience conducting covert investigations
A job you’ll love going to - no one day is the same
Opportunities for growth within the company via our Investigator Promotion Track
Unlike most PI companies, DigiStream provides full benefits, a company vehicle and paid travel
Professional, hands-on training program developed over the course of 20 years
Quarterly team-building events and comradery with fellow team members
Sky is the limit! The skills you learn here can lead to jobs in:
FBI / Law Enforcement
ATF / US Border Patrol / State Crime Lab
Law / Paralegal / Legal Assistant
Security / Corporate Investigations
Investigative Journalism
What a day in the life of an investigator looks like:
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 story 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
Please check out this video to see how exciting this job can be!
What You’ll Need To Apply
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
No PI license required - we cover the licensure cost and guide you through the process
Compensation/benefits
All full-time staff are currently earning: $50,000-$65,000+ range due to paid commute time
Employee Benefits: Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) with up to 4% company match
Late model Company-provided surveillance vehicle (Toyota Highlander, Honda Odyssey)
Equipment provided including video camera, laptop, tripod, fuel & maintenance card
Entry-level starting pay is $20.00 per hour
All staff earns daily overtime for commute time
Get paid for your drive to work! Get paid time and a half to drive home!
Cellphone Bill Reimbursement
Paid travel to and from local and remote assignments (door to door)
Work Schedule: Full-time, 40-55 hours per week average, 10-11 hours per day average, depending on travel distance to the case and back to your home (commute time in the company vehicle is "on the clock")
Starting Hourly Pay Rate: $20 hourly (entry-level), frequent overtime
Employee Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance offered, and 401(k) retirement plan with 4% Company Match offered
Like working in foodservice, only apply if you have availability to work weekends**
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
Agency License# 26209
Seniority level Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Employment type Full-time
Job function Job function Other, Information Technology, and Management
Industries Insurance
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