Experienced Private Investigator

Experienced Private Investigator Phillips Private Investigations & Consulting Firm Michigan

Phillips Private Investigations & Consulting Firm is seeking an experienced Private Investigator to join our professional investigative team.

We are looking for a dependable, discreet, detail-oriented investigator who understands that quality investigative work requires more than simply gathering information. The ideal candidate demonstrates sound judgment, professionalism, strong documentation skills, confidentiality, and the ability to conduct investigations independently while maintaining the standards and expectations of our firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct professional field investigations and surveillance assignments
• Perform interviews, fact-finding, background research, and investigative follow-up
• Gather, document, preserve, and organize investigative information and evidence
• Prepare detailed, accurate, objective, and professional investigative reports
• Maintain thorough case notes, activity logs, photographs, video, and supporting documentation
• Communicate professionally with clients, witnesses, attorneys, businesses, agencies, and other involved parties when appropriate
• Conduct database, public-record, social-media, and open-source research when applicable
• Follow assigned investigative plans while recognizing when additional investigative steps may be necessary
• Meet established deadlines and provide timely case updates
• Testify regarding investigative findings when required
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding clients, cases, investigative methods, and firm operations
• Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, firm policies, and professional standards

Required Qualifications

• Prior professional experience conducting private, corporate, insurance, legal, law-enforcement, or comparable investigative work
• Demonstrated experience with surveillance and investigative documentation
• Strong written communication and report-writing skills
• Ability to produce factual, chronological, and professional investigative reports
• Strong observational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in the field
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of discretion, professionalism, integrity, and dependability
• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information appropriately
• Reliable transportation and the ability to travel to investigative assignments as required
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on case requirements, which may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and extended surveillance assignments
• Proficiency with computers, mobile devices, investigative research tools, and standard office technology
• Ability to successfully complete and pass a required background investigation and fingerprinting process as a condition of employment, in accordance with applicable law

Preferred Qualifications

• Several years of professional investigative experience
• Experience conducting mobile and stationary surveillance
• Experience with civil, domestic, criminal-defense, insurance, corporate, workplace, or background investigations
• Experience preparing reports or evidence for attorneys, litigation, hearings, or court proceedings
• Familiarity with investigative databases and open-source intelligence (OSINT) research
• Current or previous Michigan investigator licensing, registration, or qualifying investigative experience, where applicable
• Law-enforcement, military investigative, security, legal-investigation, or related professional background is a plus

Pre-Employment Requirements

Selected candidates will be required to complete all applicable pre-employment screening requirements. This includes:

• Successful completion of a background check
• Successful completion of fingerprinting requirements
• Verification of applicable licenses, credentials, employment history, and other qualifications when required
• Verification of a valid driver's license and ability to meet the firm's driving requirements

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required screening and verification processes, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking an investigator who can be trusted to represent Phillips Private Investigations & Consulting Firm professionally both in the field and with our clients.

Successful candidates will be:

Professional. Your conduct, communication, appearance, and documentation should reflect the seriousness of investigative work.

Objective. Investigators are expected to document facts and observations accurately without assumptions, exaggeration, or personal commentary.

Dependable. Investigative assignments frequently involve strict deadlines, scheduled surveillance, court-related matters, and time-sensitive client needs.

Detail-Oriented. Small details can become significant evidence. Accurate times, locations, observations, documentation, and reporting are essential.

Discreet. Confidentiality and sound judgment are fundamental requirements of this profession.

Adaptable. Investigations rarely follow a perfect script. Candidates must be capable of adjusting appropriately to changing circumstances while remaining within legal, ethical, and firm guidelines.

Why Join Phillips Private Investigations & Consulting Firm?

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced investigator who takes pride in producing thorough, defensible investigative work and wants to contribute to a professional firm committed to integrity, accountability, confidentiality, and quality.

We value investigators who understand that every assignment represents both the client and the reputation of our firm.

HOW TO APPLY

All interested candidates must apply directly through the Phillips Private Investigations & Consulting Firm website, www.ppicfirm.com.

Please visit our website and complete the employment application. Applicants should provide a current résumé detailing relevant investigative experience, including surveillance experience, investigative specialties, report-writing experience, professional licenses or credentials, and applicable training.

Applications should be completed through our company website for consideration.

Experienced investigators are strongly encouraged to apply.

Phillips Private Investigations & Consulting Firm is committed to maintaining a professional workplace and evaluating qualified applicants based on experience, qualifications, professionalism, and the requirements of the position.