November 15, 2024

DigiStream Investigations

Elgin

FULL TIME

Entry Level - Surveillance Investigator

Digi Stream Investigations, a fast-growing, national private investigation firm, seeks a talented addition to our investigative team in the greater Chicago region.
This isn’t your average desk job - being a Surveillance Investigator means you’ll 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 you’ll get:

Company-provided surveillance vehicle & gas card
Equipment provided including video camera, laptop, tripod & maintenance card
A foot in the door to the investigations/security/law enforcement fields
Experience conducting covert investigations
A job you’ll love going to - no one day is the same
Opportunities for growth within the company via our Surveillance Investigator Promotion Track
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

View our Recruitment Trailer: https://youtu.be/4F4e CJ0OQys
What you’ll 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
Must currently live in the greater Chicago area
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:

All full time staff currently is earning: $40,000 - $45,000+ range due to paid commute time
Employee Benefits: Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) with up to 4% company match
Late model Company-provided surveillance vehicle (Toyota Sienna, Honda Odyssey)
Equipment provided including video camera, laptop, tripod, fuel & maintenance card
Entry-level starting pay is $18.00 per hour for first 90 days
Get paid for your drive to work!
Paid travel to and from local and remote assignments (door to door)

**Like working in foodservice, only apply if you have availability to work weekends and holidays**
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE-
Agency License# 117001712
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year
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