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Surveillance Investigator

  2025-07-02     VRC Investigations     San Francisco,CA  
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Base pay range

$30.00/hr - $35.00/hr

  • $2,500 Sign-On Bonus **

  • $2,500 Sign-On Bonus **

We currently have career opportunities for experienced, self-determined, and highly motivated SURVEILLANCE INVESTIGATORS that would like to join our team of professionals in our efforts to deter and combat insurance fraud. We offer advancement opportunities in our Claims Investigations and Special Investigations Units. The surveillance investigator position is a field based, hourly, and non-exempt position. This position requires daily travel within the designated city/territory in the advertised city and state.

The primary responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to: conducting various types of investigations, covert surveillance, and background checks. Investigators will be required to record all findings into a clear and concise report, obtain video evidence, obtain recorded statements, testify as needed at hearings and trials, and work independently with minimal supervision.

The Successful Candidate Will Have Related Experience As Either

  • A private investigator
  • Honorably discharged from any military branch
  • Law enforcement
  • Loss prevention
  • Security
  • Criminal Justice degree

Core Duties & Responsibilities

  • Ability to conduct stationary, covert, and mobile surveillance
  • Provide daily updates regarding current files
  • Complete detailed and accurate investigative reports
  • Conduct research to develop new information
  • Document activity with written reports and video
  • Formulate investigative strategies based on individual assignments
  • Communicate results with clients
  • Testify as needed

Applicants Must Meet The Following Requirements

  • Access to a suitable surveillance vehicle
  • Willing to travel 75% of the time
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrate ability to analyze information, develop logical questions and accurately report findings
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Possess a valid driver's license and provide MVR
  • Must pass a drug test and pre-employment testing
  • Upon job offer you must attend 2 weeks of formal training at our corporate training academy. Training will be followed up by on-the-job and specialized training.

Benefits

VRC provides their investigators with necessary equipment and comparable pay, to include drive time, above normal commute mileage reimbursement, company paid licensing fees in most states and allowance for non-reimbursed business expenses. VRC also offers medical, dental, vision, disability benefits, as well as paid vacation, and a 401K/Profit Sharing retirement plan.

Compensation: VRC employees are paid on a bi-weekly basis. Investigators are paid a competitive hourly wage between $30 - $35 per hour to commensurate with experience. There will be a $2,500 sign on bonus with pay out details to be provided.

For more information, please visit our web site located at

Seniority level

  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level

Employment type

  • Employment type

    Full-time

Job function

  • Job function

    Other, Information Technology, and Management
  • Industries

    Security and Investigations

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