Entry Level Surveillance Investigator
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Position Overview & Specifications
DigiStream Investigations, a fast-growing, national private investigation firm, seeks a talented addition to our investigative team in the Bay Area.
This isnβt your average desk job - being a Surveillance Investigator means youβll 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 youβll get:
- A foot in the door to the investigations/security/law enforcement fields
- Experience conducting covert investigations
- A job youβll love going to - no one day is the same
- Opportunities for growth within the company via our Surveillance 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
- 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
What youβll 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:
- Entry-level pay: $18.00 per hour, overtime paid according to State/Federal guidelines
- First year estimated compensation: $45,000 - $55,000 range, frequent overtime
- Employee Benefits: Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) with up to 4% dollar-for-dollar Company Match
- Performance incentives
- Company-provided surveillance vehicle
- Equipment provided including video camera, laptop, tripod, fuel & maintenance card
- Cellphone reimbursement
- Paid travel to and from local and remote assignments (door to door)
- No out of pocket expenses
**Only apply if you have availability to work any of the 7 days of the week, and only if you can work a 5 day per week schedule with an average of 10 hours per day, including weekends and holidays**
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Overtime
Work Location: On the road
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United States Work Authorization & Sponsorship Guide
Under United States immigration law (INA Β§ 101(a)(15)(H)), foreign nationals seeking full-time professional positions typically navigate either non-immigrant specialty occupation classifications or immigrant visa sponsorship:
Requires a relevant Bachelor's degree or higher. Employers must file an approved Labor Condition Application (LCA) with the US Department of Labor confirming the prevailing wage rate.
Canadian and Mexican citizens qualify under USMCA (TN status). F-1 STEM graduates benefit from 36-month aggregate work authorization through E-Verify enrolled employers.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Security & Protective
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Entry Level Surveillance Investigator roles across DigiStream Investigations's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Security & Protective.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked $45,000 - $55,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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