Surveillance Investigator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Perform lawful mobile and stationary surveillance in public areas.

• Observe and accurately document activities pertinent to investigative goals.

• Conduct investigations related to workers’ compensation, disability, fraud, employee misconduct, integrity, administrative matters, and other related inquiries.

• Capture lawful photographs and videos.

• Record dates, times, locations, subject movements, activities, durations observed, involved individuals, investigative limitations, and relevant conditions.

• Maintain up-to-date surveillance notes and observation logs.

• Preserve original photographs, videos, files, timestamps, metadata, and other pertinent evidence.

• Adhere to evidence-handling and chain-of-custody procedures.

• Prepare comprehensive, factual, and objective investigative reports.

• Differentiate between observed facts and assumptions, analysis, and unverified information.

• Record instances of unsuccessful surveillance and occasions when relevant activity is not witnessed.

• Collaborate with project management, OSINT analysts, quality reviewers, and fellow investigators.

• Analyze lawful OSINT and social media leads to aid in surveillance planning.

• Report significant events, safety concerns, legal issues, and matters needing client guidance.

• Safeguard PII, Privacy Act information, investigative records, and sensitive data.

• Comply with all relevant federal, state, territorial, tribal, and local laws.

• Steer clear of trespassing, harassment, entrapment, unauthorized access, misrepresentation, and recording in areas where privacy is reasonably anticipated.

• Undertake necessary local and regional travel, including occasional overnight trips.

• Meet applicable federal background and suitability requirements.

• Employment is contingent upon the award of a contract.

⛳️ Requirements

• Possess an active private investigator, private detective, or equivalent license/registration as mandated by jurisdiction.

• Have at least 3 years of professional experience in investigation or surveillance.

• Show proven experience in conducting physical surveillance and documenting subject activities.

• Experience in crafting professional investigative reports.

• Understanding of evidence preservation and chain-of-custody protocols.

• Knowledge of relevant privacy, surveillance, recording, and investigative laws.

• Ability to independently organize and execute mobile and stationary surveillance.

• Capability to operate discreetly while maintaining visual contact.

• Strong written communication skills in English.

• Valid U.S. driver's license and dependable transportation suitable for surveillance tasks.

• Proficient in using photographic/video equipment and securely transferring investigative media.

• Willingness to work irregular hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• Ability to travel within an assigned geographic area and occasionally outside of it.

• Capable of successfully completing applicable background or suitability screenings.

• Ability to protect PII and sensitive investigative information.

• Professional liability and/or investigative business insurance where required.

• Access to a reliable surveillance vehicle, high-quality camera/video equipment, mobile communications, time/date-capable recording devices, secure computing capabilities, backup power, and storage equipment.

• Preferred: 5+ years of experience in surveillance or investigation, including relevant work in workers’ compensation, disability, fraud, misconduct, administrative tasks, government, law enforcement, OSINT, testimony, training, multi-day surveillance, multi-jurisdictional issues, Privacy Act compliance, or case management.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid time off accrued at 6.33 hours per semi-monthly pay period (19 days/152 hours annually during the first two years).

• 12 paid holidays, subject to contract approval.

• Compensatory Time and Flex Time, when authorized.

• 100% employer-funded health insurance premium or a prorated annual stipend up to $5,000 for opting out.

• 100% employer-funded dental insurance.

• 100% employer-funded vision insurance.

• 100% employer-funded short-term and long-term disability insurance.

• Life insurance currently equal to 2x annual salary, up to $300,000.

• 401(k) plan with employer matching up to 100% of the first 10% contributed.

• $500 reimbursement for business attire.

• $500 reimbursement for fitness-related expenses.

• $1,500 reimbursement for technology expenses.

• $1,500 reimbursement for professional development and certification.

• $5,000 adoption assistance.

• Paid maternity and paternity leave.

• Military Leave.

• Employee referral bonuses: $1,000 after 30 days and $2,000 after six months for each qualifying retained referral.

• Opportunity to earn up to half of the company's profit rate or a bonus for new business acquired and supervised.

• Company-sponsored morale and team-building events.