Posted Jul 10, 2026

Surveillance Investigator

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DigiStream Investigations is the premiere provider of investigative services in the insurance defense market across the U.S. and Ontario, Canada. We seek individuals who align with our core values: Excellence, Passion, Integrity, and Empathy. As a Surveillance Investigator, your mission is to engage in undercover vehicle and foot pursuit of Subjects to gather as much video evidence of their day-to-day activities as possible. Each day will be different. One day you could film someone at the gym, the next you could be following a person to a concert. You’ll be in the field on your own, with regular communication with your team leader on setup positions, Subject activity, and tactics. You won’t be reporting to an office or dealing with micro-management. 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. COMPANY VEHICLE with GAS & MAINTENANCE CARDS, EQUIPMENT, AND LICENSING PROVIDED. What you’ll get: - Company Surveillance Vehicle - Gas Card, Maintenance Card, & Equipment - Door-to-Door Pay - 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 with DigiStream 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 you’ll need to apply: - High school diploma or GED - Must be 21 years or older - Must currently live in Rochester, NY or surrounding area - 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 - 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: - Entry Level Starting Pay: $18.50/hour - First Year Estimated Compensation Range: $45,000 - $55,000 - Overtime each week - Employee Benefits: Health, dental, vision, life insurance eligibility at 60 days - 401(k) with up to 4% company match after 6 months - Performance incentives and bonus opportunities - Paid travel to and from local and remote assignments (door to door) - Cellphone reimbursement