DigiStream Investigations, a fast-growing, national private investigation firm, is seeking a talented addition to our investigative team in the Woodbridge, VA area.
This isn’t a 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:
A foot in the door to the investigations 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
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
Team-building events and comradery with fellow team members
The skills you learn here can lead to jobs in:
FBI / Law Enforcement
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 store or restaurant to filming them at a sporting event or a casino
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
40-50 hours per week on average (includes commute & drive time)
Willingness to travel and stay overnight on remote assignments frequently
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 Woodbridge, VA 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/promotions:
Starting pay: $18.00 per hour
Employee Benefits: Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) with up to 4% company match
Performance incentives
Paid travel to and from local and remote assignments
Cellphone reimbursement
Equipment provided including video camera, laptop, tripod, fuel & maintenance card
Company-provided vehicle
We hire at the entry level and promote from within based on performance
Note: Position does not require daily commute to an office or motor pool as your surveillance vehicle is entrusted to you and is kept at your residence on a daily basis. Travel to and from assignments will begin and end at your residence.
**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 10-12 hours per day, including weekends and holidays**