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Check out our recruitment video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4F4eCJ0OQys

NO PI LICENSE REQUIRED - ALL EQUIPMENT & VEHICLE

(with gas & maint. cards)

PROVIDED ON DAY ONE

Your Mission:

Conduct covert surveillance (vehicle and foot pursuits) to collect video evidence for use in fraud investigations

Details:

Paid Training Entry level with career advancement in our Surveillance Promotional Track Starting pay: $19/hour, average rookie Investigators earn $44,000-$54,000+ Raises at 90-day and annual performance reviews Performance-based incentives and earned specializations Certified Great Place to Work ® Monthly phone bill reimbursement PTO accrual starts first day, benefits at 60, 401k with 4% match offered at 6 months Paid travel, meal per-diem, and accommodations provided on remote cases

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sitting for extended periods, long-distance driving, maintaining surveillance position in hot or cold environments, foot pursuits, frequent video camera use, typing and viewing a laptop monitor

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$44,000.00 - $54,000.00 per year

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