For the past 28 years, Advantage Investigations has been the Nation’s only insurance defense investigation firm that invests in the operational capabilities necessary to produce consistent, high-quality results—ultimately helping our clients “See What’s True.”

With over 200+ licensed private investigators nationwide, Advantage uses strategic planning and technology to give our clients greater clarity on a claimant’s daily activities. Providing covert surveillance, claims investigations, net-sweep investigations, remote controlled surveillance, and more, we’re able to save our clients time and money on insurance fraud cases.

Advantage Investigations is seeking a Full-Time Private Investigator in the Columbia, SC and surrounding areas. The qualified candidate will be responsible for conducting covert surveillance, investigating daily activities, obtaining video evidence, and providing clear reports of all activities for our operations team along with basic claims investigations. As a private investigator, you will be provided with a comprehensive training program, door-to-door pay, fuel card, vehicle and phone allowance, top-of-the-line equipment, as well as other generous benefits. This position requires daily travel within the investigator’s area/territory.

Current SC Private Investigator License preferred but not required

• Conducting surveillance including covert, stationary, and mobile
• Conducting surveillance throughout their home state and surrounding states
• Recording subject activity on a video recording device
• Conducting alive and well checks, locates, basic scene investigations, paint sample analysis, EDR, and RCS deployments/retrievals
• Preparing and completing written reports of observations
• Uploading video evidence and surveillance reports

• Current SC Private Investigator License preferred
• Private Investigator Licenses required (licensing differs between states)
• Previous experience related to surveillance/claims investigations is preferred
• Access to a reliable, suitable surveillance vehicle for day-to-day use
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to provide MVR (driving record)
• Willingness to travel throughout home state and surrounding states for work
• Varying weekly work schedule includes weekend and holiday availability
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Self-motivated, ability to work independently
• Meet state mandated requirements to obtain and maintain a Private Investigator license in multiple states
• Must pass a drug screen

Investigators are paid door-to-door at an hourly rate commensurate with experience, within $20.00 to $25.00 an hour. Employees are paid on a bi-weekly basis.

• Door-to-door hourly pay
• Fuel card provided
• Monthly vehicle allowance
• Monthly cell phone allowance
• Equipment provided
• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance
• Life insurance and other supplemental options
• Paid lodging (when applicable), and per diem pay when out of town
• 401(k) with match
• 2 weeks of PTO (paid time off)
• Parental leave

Advantage Investigations is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation