Private Investigator

PLEASE SEE APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS AT THE END OF THIS POST:Private Investigator (Part-Time Contractor Role)Special Operations | Finding Kids is seeking Private Investigators to aid our organization in its efforts to locate and recover missing and exploited children in the San Jose, California area. We assist numerous families every year and know that without the work of our Private Investigators much of what we do would not be possible. As we continue to expand, and more and more families turn to Special Operations | Finding Kids for help, our need for experienced, professional, and compassionate Private Investigators continues to grow as well. Our Private Investigators will work collaboratively with our Director of Investigations to communicate with families of missing children both in person and over the phone, establish an understanding of each child's unique background and needs, and utilize resources and past experience to locate and recover missing children.The core duties and activities of a Private Investigator include but are not limited to:Communicate with Director of Investigations to understand and establish missing persons casesCommunicate with families in person and over the phone, collecting any information relative to the investigationCommunicate and collaborate with law enforcementConduct and review surveillance as neededPerform social media researchProvide thorough case notes while case is active and case summaries upon case completionRequirements:Must have law enforcement background, prior experience as a police officer or detective preferredMust have experience investigating missing persons casesMust hold valid PI license in CaliforniaMust have valid liability insuranceDemonstrated passion for our missionHigh attention to detailExcellent organization and prioritization skillsImpressive interpersonal and communication skillsClean background checkAdditional Notes:This role pays $85 per hour with a travel time rate of $60 per hour, mileage includedMust reside in California - preferably in close proximity to the San Jose areaWho is Special Operations? Special Operations is a 501(c)(3) non-profit established to find children who are at risk of being trafficked or sexually exploited for commercial purposes. The organization hires boots-on-the-ground private investigators to find and help youth in crisis. We also develop actionable Intelligence information and evidence to support law enforcement's criminal investigations. To learn more, please visit .To apply: Please do not apply unless you are committed, responsive and plan to follow through. Your application will not be considered complete until you submit the following materials to caitlin@, with the email subject line "˜Private Investigator Application':Resume (or LinkedIn profile)Detailed cover letter OR a link to a short (5 minutes or less) self-filmed video (uploaded on YouTube and privately listed) explaining why you believe you are the right candidate for this role, and what unique skills you can offer Special Operations

Created: 2025-03-03