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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 for potentially fraudulent Worker's Compensation claims. \n\nWork Schedule: Full-time, 50-55 hours per week average, 10-11 hours per day average, depending on travel distance to the case and back to your home (commute time in the company vehicle is \"on the clock\")\nStarting Hourly Pay Rate: $18 hourly (entry-level),frequent overtime\nEmployee Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance offered, and 401(k) retirement plan with 4% Company Match offered\n\nWhat you’ll get:\nA foot in the door to the investigations/security/law enforcement fields\nExperience conducting covert investigations\nA job you’ll love going to - no one day is the same\nOpportunities for growth within the company via our Investigator Promotion Track\nUnlike most PI companies, DigiStream provides full benefits, a company vehicle and paid travel\nProfessional, hands-on training program developed over the course of 25 years\nQuarterly team-building events and comradery with fellow team members\nSky is the limit! 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