Private Investigator

About The Job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Position: Private Detective/Investigator

Type: Independent Contractor
Compensation: $40–$55/hour
Location: Remote
Duration: 6 weeks
Commitment: 20+ hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Write tasks and scenarios reflecting real-world loss prevention and investigative work in retail based on professional experience.
• Create realistic situations involving surveillance operations, shoplifting incidents, theft investigations, and evidence documentation.
• Develop scenarios for apprehending suspects, writing incident reports, conducting interviews, and coordinating with law enforcement.
• Review and evaluate AI responses to retail security and investigation queries for accuracy and professional standards.
• Provide detailed feedback on loss prevention scenarios to improve AI training.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• 4+ years professional experience as a private detective or investigator in retail trade.
• Demonstrated professional recognition and management responsibilities.
• Proficient with using computers and navigating various software systems.
• Excellent written communication with strong grammar and spelling skills.
• Pass video interview, background check, training, and qualification quiz.

Preferred

• 14 years experience preferred.

Start Date

Immediately

Compensation & Legal

Hourly compensation, paid weekly via Stripe Connect.
Payments based on services rendered; contractors maintain full control over their work schedule and methods.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

Applications reviewed continuously; shortlisted professionals will be contacted for next steps.
Typical response time: within one week of submission.

Resources & Support

For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
For any help or support, reach out to: [email protected]

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.