Criminal Investigator jobs in Ogden, UT

Position: Entry-Level Private Investigator

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: $20.00 per hour (entry-level), frequent overtime

Employee Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance offered, and 401(k)

retirement plan with 4% Company Match offered

*Applicants must currently reside in Greater Salt Lake City region

*Applicants must be at least 21 years of age due to company auto policy requirement

*Frequent travel to work cases in Idaho & Montana.

*Company vehicle provided, all equipment provided, and you will be paid to commute

to and from your cases

*All expenses including gasoline & vehicle maintenance are covered by the company

Job Summary:

DigiStream Investigations, a fast-growing private investigations company, seeks a full-time Entry-Level Private Investigator to investigate suspicious workers’ compensation claims from various corporate clients in the Salt Lake City region. This exciting position is journalistic and investigative in nature. The job duties center around the investigator’s ability to make quick decisions and obtain quality, covert video footage on various individuals as they conduct their normal day-to-day activities. The investigator will monitor the claimant by driving the company van, and by following the claimant on foot, obtaining video evidence at every opportunity during each case.

The Entry-Level Private Investigator must be assertive and possess the ability to process

many mitigating factors during the investigation. Decisions are expected to be made in

an accurate and timely manner and in the best interest in preserving the confidentiality

of the assignment in question. Note-taking and detailed, objectively written reports will

reflect the activities captured by the investigator on each case, and all evidence must be

uploaded to the local affiliate office

Responsibilities:

- Obtain quality covert video surveillance on workers’ comp claimants

- Prepare detailed written reports on subjects’ activities throughout each case

- Use covert surveillance and creative investigative tactics to obtain information

that is not readily available.

- Maintain prompt completion of all assignments and update the company portal with

relevant case information

- Maintain frequent phone/text contact with the Operations Manager throughout each

investigation and coordinate case logistics based on any client requests

- Must be able to drive/work an average of 10-11 hours per case day due to the nature

of field surveillance

- The Entry-Level Private Investigator will be paid for commute time to and from each

case and will be required to stay on each case until at least the 10-hour mark

Requirements:

- Bachelor's Degree preferred, but not required

- Must be at least 21 years of age

- Must currently reside in greater Salt Lake City region

- Excellent driving skills

- Strong computer skills

- Must be able to pass, pre-employment physical, and background check

- Ability to start work as early as 5:00am daily

- Must be a morning person

- Must be available to work weekends and holidays

- Must possess critical-thinking skills

- Must be available to occasionally travel out of town for extended periods of time

Physical Demands:

- Frequent use of camcorder

- Frequent driving and following claimants

- Engaging in occasional lengthy foot surveillance

- Sitting for extended periods of time in the company van

- Maintaining a surveillance position in hot or cold environments

- Typing and viewing a laptop monitor to complete reports

- The work is performed primarily in the company van, and at times can be uncomfortable with unfavorable temperatures for extended period of time

*Only apply if you have availability to work any of the 7 days each week, and only if you can work a 4 or 5 day per week schedule, including weekends and holidays, with an average of 10- 11 hours per day. You will be paid to commute to and from cases. Out-of-town travel will be frequent, and all expenses will be covered by the company

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 55 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Travel requirement:

• Up to 50% travel

Work Location: Remote