FT Private Investigator - Chicago, IL

Delta Group is a privately held, national investigative firm established in 1983 and headquartered in Buford, Georgia. As pioneers of unmanned surveillance technology, Delta Group’s eRemote® technology is an industry recognized product that continues to evolve and produce game-changing results. With more than 500 direct employees nationwide, our domestic footprint is large enough to matter and small enough to care.

We pride ourselves on developing and retaining professional staff while maintaining diversity within our team. Our executive leadership team brings over 100 years of combined experience leading national carrier fraud divisions, state fraud prosecutorial offices, claims and program management divisions, and investigative operations.

For over 41 years, our investigative resources have helped organizations reduce risk, improve profitability, and increase revenue within the insurance industry. Our expert employees are located throughout the United States, executing investigations for all types of claims including but not limited to, workers’ compensation, liability, auto, property, disability, and corporate investigations, regardless of size. Come join our talented team and our commitment to people, innovation and results.

As we say at Delta Group, we are “Big Enough to Matter, but Small Enough to Care!”. We strive to provide a work culture that maintains our roots as a family-owned business and partner with our employees to get the results our clients need!

Position Description:

We are currently seeking talented and experienced Private Investigators to join our growing team. This role involves ethical and professional investigative work on Workers’ Compensation and Liability claims, primarily through surveillance and factual data collection.

Details around field specific programs, and other perks can be discussed during the interview process.

Job Responsibilities

Conduct surveillance on Liability and Work Comp Insurance claims.

Prolonged periods of sitting in a vehicle or other stationary positions during surveillance – up to 12 hours per day.

Ability to travel to different locations for investigations, which may involve driving, walking, or using public transportation.

Maintain visual focus during surveillance activities, often for extended periods.

Ability to navigate various environments, including urban, rural, and indoor settings.

Ability to review and dissect comprehensive reports, as well as Police reports.

Ability to write a detailed surveillance report to Company Standards.

Ability to review video in order to properly prepare reports. 

Ability to covertly document a Subject without being detected.

Ability to search, locate and utilize Social Media throughout the investigative process.

Ability to react quickly and use good judgement to scenarios that may arise during surveillance.

Knowledge of pretexting is preferable.

Ability to think outside the box.

Required:

Must be 18 years of age – unless otherwise stated by State Licensure Laws

Associate degree or comparable field experience preferred

Must pass background check

Must pass a clean driving record

Must be willing to obtain investigator licensing within your home state

Diligent Compensation Package:

$20-$30 per hour dependent on experience and geographical location

Competitive Travel Rates

Mileage Pay

Lodging Cost Coverage

Covert Video Pay

Daily Report Writing Pay

Overnight Stay Per Diem.

Opportunity for Potential Quarterly Bonus

Additional Pay for Holiday Work

Licensure Reimbursement for Eligible States (for Delta-specific licenses only)

Competitive Benefits

We offer competitive benefits to our field investigation employees. Benefits include:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Ancillary benefits to include short-term disability, long-term disability, accident, voluntary term and/or whole life insurance, critical illness and more!

401K eligible after 90 days!

Field specific benefit programs

The Delta Difference

Supportive, dynamic, and collaborative work environment

Dedicated Regional Field Supervisors with Investigative Experience

Attentive Case Managers committed to client and investigator experience.

Flexible Schedule      

The final job level and annual salary will be determined based on the education, qualification, knowledge, skills, ability, and experience of the final candidate(s), and calibrated against relevant market data and internal team equity.

Delta Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression), national origin or ancestry, genetic information (including family medical history), physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.