Surveillance Investigator
Wilmington, Delaware
Position Type: Full Time
Req ID: 2026-1606185
Date posted: 06/03/2026
Allied Universal® is hiring a Surveillance Investigator. The Surveillance Investigator will perform discreet mobile and stationary surveillance of a Claimant to confirm current activities and capabilities to assist with the administration of an insurance claim.
- Mustpossessa valid driver's license with at least one year of driving experience
- No office to report to!
- Company credit card to cover fuel and hotel expenses
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct independent investigations of insurance claims across a range of coverage types, including workers’ compensation, general liability, property and casualty, and disability
- Utilize various surveillance techniques and equipment to monitor subjects covertly
- Document and report observations, activities, and any relevant information in a clear and concise manner
- Collaborate with other investigators and law enforcement agencies as needed to gather information and coordinate efforts
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to legal and ethical standards in conducting surveillance operations
QUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE):
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Post offer, must be able to successfully complete the Allied Universal Investigations' training/orientation course
- Minimum of one (1) year of verifiable work experience, preferably involving investigations or other protective service-related field
- Flexibility to work varied and irregular hours/days including weekends and holidays
- Ability to type reports in Microsoft Word format with minimal grammatical and punctuation errors
- Proficient in utilizing laptop computers, video cameras and cell phones
- Capable of maintaining focus and multitasking effectively in a dynamic environment
- Demonstrated ability to manage stressful situations with composure and professionalism
- Ability to work in a very independent environment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE):
- Associate’s Degree or higher, preferably in Criminal Justice
- Security/Loss Prevention experience
- Military experience
- Law enforcement experience
- Prior insurance investigations experience
- Prior educational or professional incident reporting and/or investigations experience
BENEFITS:
- Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, retirement plan and disability insurance
- Seven paid holidays annually, sick days available where required by law
- Vacation time offered at an initial accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly; unused vacation is only paid out where required by law
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