Research Fellow jobs in Bakersfield, CA

VRC Investigations is currently expanding our Surveillance Investigations division. Veracity Research Company Investigations (VRC), is one of the nation’s leading and most experienced investigation companies. For 28 years, we have continued to commit ourselves to the utmost degree of integrity and professionalism specializing in all aspects of insurance defense investigations to include; claims investigations, SIU investigations and Vendor Management Programs. We receive and successfully complete thousands of assignments each year for a broad spectrum of clients including Insurance Companies, Third Party Administrators, Self-Insured Organizations, Attorneys, Federal and State Government Agencies, and Municipalities. Our highly trained, investigative staff is dedicated to providing our clients with the service they deserve and the quality they expect. In providing reliable, superior and honest investigations, VRC has taken the lead in the industry by exceeding the expectations of our customers and investigative partners.

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 have part-time and full-time positions available in our rapidly growing Investigations Unit. We offer advancement opportunities in our Claims Investigations and Special Investigations Units. The surveillance investigator position is a remote, 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:

• 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
• Access to a suitable surveillance vehicle
• Private Investigator license is mandatory in some states
• 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 an hourly wage to commensurate with experience between $25.00 - $28.00 an hour.

For more information, please visit our web site located at https://vrcinvestigations.com/.