About Us

APEX Investigation® is a trusted leader in Insurance, Workers' Compensation, Liability, and Human Resource Investigations. For over 40 years, APEX has stood firm in its dedication to reducing insurance risks and combating fraudulent claims. Our commitment to delivering fast, high-quality, and reliable investigations has made us the partner of choice for our clients. APEX Investigation’s mission is to build lasting relationships through trust, integrity and quality investigations. The APEX team lives out that mission by providing constant communication, results you can use, delivered fast at a fair price.

The Role

We are seeking a Surveillance Investigator to join our dynamic team. In this role, you’ll conduct stationary and mobile surveillance, gather critical intelligence, and produce detailed reports that help clients make informed decisions. Every day offers new challenges and opportunities to showcase your investigative expertise and problem-solving skills.

Hourly Rate: $22 - $28

Target Annual Earnings: $60,000 – $74,000

Monthly Performance Bonuses: Up to $300/month ($3,600/year)

Mileage Reimbursement: $0.705/mile (IRS rate)

Paid Travel Time

Earnings vary based on individual performance and market conditions.

Perform discreet stationary and mobile surveillance using your own nondescript vehicle

Capture high-quality video footage in line with court evidence standards

Submit accurate, detailed, and timely case reports using our online case management system

Analyze case details to define objectives and verify crucial information such as addresses, phone numbers, and vehicle descriptions

Maintain constant communication with management for real-time updates on investigations

Here's what a typical day actually looks like — no two are the same, but this gives you a feel for the work.

Conducting discreet surveillance by monitoring, following, and capturing video footage of subjects as they go about their daily activities

Engaging in both vehicle and foot surveillance while maintaining cover and situational awareness

Observing and documenting a variety of activities, from routine errands like grocery shopping to dynamic environments such as the gym, sporting events, or the movies

Developing effective pre-surveillance strategies tailored to the location and specific case details

Preparing detailed, accurate reports on all observed activities and submitting high-quality video evidence to support findings

Maintaining consistent communication with your team leader to update on activity and adjust strategies as needed

Check out this video to learn more: Day in The Life of a PI

Required

Ownership or access to a discreet, reliable vehicle (see vehicle guidelines below)

Flexible availability, including weekends, holidays, and overnight travel as needed

Ability to work an average of 40-50 hours per week, starting as early as 5:00-7:00 AM

A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record

Strong and confident driving skills

A valid credit card for reimbursable travel and gas expenses

Must successfully pass a pre-employment background check

Proficiency in using a Windows laptop with the latest operating system

Preferred

Degree in Criminal Justice or a related field and/or experience in Loss Prevention

Bonus: Bilingual (Spanish) or military veteran experience

To ensure your vehicle blends into its surroundings, it must meet the following criteria:

Nondescript, neutral colors (e.g., earth tones); prohibited colors include red, yellow, orange, and maroon

No convertibles, pickup trucks, electric vehicles, or vehicles with loud exhaust, aftermarket wheels, or personalized license plates

Approved window tinting must comply with state law

Vehicle must be in safe, reliable condition and regularly maintained by the investigator.

Work independently — no office, no micromanaging. You run your own day in the field.

Get paid to travel — mileage and travel time are both compensated. California is your office.

Earn your PI license — every hour in the field counts toward your California Private Investigator License.

Real mentorship — you'll have an experienced manager in your corner, not just a supervisor checking boxes.

A team that has your back — field investigators who know the work and support each other.

Competitive pay that grows — performance bonuses reward results, not just showing up.

Medical

Dental

Vision

PTO

FSA

Simple IRA Plan

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, creed, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, Vietnam era Veteran’s status, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor.

After making a conditional offer of employment, the company will conduct a job-related background check. A comprehensive background check may consist of prior employment verification, motor vehicle records, professional reference checks, education confirmation and/ or criminal record and credit checks. Third-party services will be hired to perform these checks. Employer will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the ordinance.

After an offer is made and accepted, the employer will comply with the Immigration and Nationality Act I-9 requirements to establish your identity and employment eligibility.

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