Summary
Job Title: Surveillance Investigator
Job Location: Cypress, CA
Job Type: Full-Time, Billable Hours, Non-exempt
Eager to start your career in a growing industry? Get paid to learn the ropes of fraud investigation and real-world surveillance. Frasco offers fully paid investigator training to help you launch your career!
Check out our YouTube channel to learn more about what a day-in-the-life of a surveillance investigator at Frasco looks like: Frasco, Inc YouTube Channel
Compensation:
- Hourly Rate: $20 - $26 per hour (Weekly Pay) Commensurate with experience and performance
- Travel Time: Travel commute time is compensated at 100% of regular hourly rate, after standard commute deduction
- Mileage Reimbursement: $0.60 per mile for all portal-to-portal and mobile surveillance mileage
- Paid Administrative Time: Paid at regular hourly rate for all report writing and administrative time
- Paid Training: Compensation for training sessions to ensure you are well-prepared for your role
Full-Time Benefits:
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Supplemental Health Benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401K with Company Match
About Frasco:
Frasco has been in business for 60 years as a family-owned full-service investigation company with hundreds of investigators and regional offices nationwide. Our vibrant company culture, driven by core values of integrity, innovation, and excellence, fosters a supportive and collaborative environment where every individual is valued. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from all backgrounds. Join us to make a meaningful impact and thrive in a positive, respectful workplace.
Responsibilities:
- Review assignments to determine case objectives and develop or follow action plans
- Utilize various surveillance equipment and technology
- Perform surveillance and activity checks, documenting video footage and relevant information
- Conduct surveillance indoors and outdoors, involving extended periods of walking, standing, or sitting
- Drive safely and effectively in varied weather and traffic conditions
- Move swiftly and discreetly to observe subjects
- Maintain high standards of communication and confidentiality, adhering to ethical and legal guidelines
- Prepare detailed reports with timestamps and supporting evidence for legal use
- Adapt to changing circumstances and work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Attend and testify at hearings as required
- Exceptional writing and communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and quality
- Ability to work independently and meet established deadlines
- Strong critical thinking skills
- Self-starter with accountability for results and performance
- Flexible schedule, including weekends
- Ability to travel to and from assignments daily
Qualifications and Equipment:
- Valid driver's license with good driving record
- Minimum Auto Insurance Coverage: $100,000 per person, $300,000 per accident bodily injury, and $50,000 property damage
- Reliable personal vehicle, tinted windows preferred
- HD camcorder, covert camera, smartphone, computer or laptop, and internet connectivity
- Windows 11 or greater required, with 8+gb of RAM preferred
- Mac OSX 13 or greater required for iMac
Preferred Experience:
- High school diploma or associate's degree in criminal justice or related field
- Military background; insurance or investigations experience
Compensation details: 20-26 Hourly Wage
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Job Description
Job Title: Surveillance Investigator
Job Location: Cypress, CA
Job Type: Full-Time, Billable Hours, Non-exempt
Eager to start your career in a growing industry? Get paid to learn the ropes of fraud investigation and real-world surveillance. Frasco offers fully paid investigator training to help you launch your career!
Check out our YouTube channel to learn more about what a day-in-the-life of a surveillance investigator at Frasco looks like: Frasco, Inc YouTube Channel
Compensation:
- Hourly Rate: $20 - $26 per hour (Weekly Pay) Commensurate with experience and performance
- Travel Time: Travel commute time is compensated at 100% of regular hourly rate, after standard commute deduction
- Mileage Reimbursement: $0.60 per mile for all portal-to-portal and mobile surveillance mileage
- Paid Administrative Time: Paid at regular hourly rate for all report writing and administrative time
- Paid Training: Compensation for training sessions to ensure you are well-prepared for your role
Full-Time Benefits:
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Supplemental Health Benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401K with Company Match
About Frasco:
Frasco has been in business for 60 years as a family-owned full-service investigation company with hundreds of investigators and regional offices nationwide. Our vibrant company culture, driven by core values of integrity, innovation, and excellence, fosters a supportive and collaborative environment where every individual is valued. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from all backgrounds. Join us to make a meaningful impact and thrive in a positive, respectful workplace.
Responsibilities:
- Review assignments to determine case objectives and develop or follow action plans
- Utilize various surveillance equipment and technology
- Perform surveillance and activity checks, documenting video footage and relevant information
- Conduct surveillance indoors and outdoors, involving extended periods of walking, standing, or sitting
- Drive safely and effectively in varied weather and traffic conditions
- Move swiftly and discreetly to observe subjects
- Maintain high standards of communication and confidentiality, adhering to ethical and legal guidelines
- Prepare detailed reports with timestamps and supporting evidence for legal use
- Adapt to changing circumstances and work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Attend and testify at hearings as required
- Exceptional writing and communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and quality
- Ability to work independently and meet established deadlines
- Strong critical thinking skills
- Self-starter with accountability for results and performance
- Flexible schedule, including weekends
- Ability to travel to and from assignments daily
Qualifications and Equipment:
- Valid driver's license with good driving record
- Minimum Auto Insurance Coverage: $100,000 per person, $300,000 per accident bodily injury, and $50,000 property damage
- Reliable personal vehicle, tinted windows preferred
- HD camcorder, covert camera, smartphone, computer or laptop, and internet connectivity
- Windows 11 or greater required, with 8+gb of RAM preferred
- Mac OSX 13 or greater required for iMac
Preferred Experience:
- High school diploma or associate's degree in criminal justice or related field
- Military background; insurance or investigations experience
Compensation details: 20-26 Hourly Wage
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