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PhotoFax

Private Investigator - Company Vehicle Provided!

Schaumburg, Illinois

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Seniority
Mid level
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
2 Sept 2026

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the posting

Private Investigator - Company Vehicle Provided!

$1500 Signing Bonus!

PhotoFax, Inc., a nationwide private detective agency, is currently hiring surveillance investigators to join our team in the Chicagoland region.

If you like to work autonomously in dynamic environments, surveillance investigations provide an exciting career path meant just for you! Join the PhotoFax team today and we provide the tools necessary to start your career as a Private Investigator.

What your day will look like:

Monitoring, pursuing, and documenting individuals in a covert manner from a company issued-fully customized surveillance vehicle

Pre and post surveillance briefing with your case manager to discuss objectives, surveillance tactics, and case details

Detailed reporting on daily case observations

Uploading video evidence obtained to the company database

Occasional Regional Travel (in the company issued vehicle)

What you will gain:

Experience that will lead to other opportunities in:

Investigations

Law enforcement

Upper claims management

Growth within PhotoFax

A company issued vehicle customized for surveillance and all equipment necessary to do the job

Hands on training with our experienced trainers with 34 years of investigative knowledge

Full health benefits package including matching 401K

Performance based reviews and bonuses

Paid overtime and travel

What you need to apply:

High school diploma

Associates/Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice/Criminology/Law Enforcement preferred

Valid driver's license

Clean driving record with minimal infractions

Must currently reside in the greater Chicagoland area

Flexibility to work any day of the week including weekends and holidays

Willingness to travel with occasional overnight stays

No previous experience is necessary; we provide all training and licensing

Original posting on PhotoFax's site ↗

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