Senior Private Investigator

Job overview

The Senior Private Investigator role is part remote, with travel to the Salem, OR area required, and pays $28–$35 per hour depending on experience and qualifications. LJK Investigations is seeking an experienced investigator for its Salem office. The role conducts criminal and civil investigations, gathers and analyzes evidence, and produces clear findings for clients and legal proceedings. It also manages assignments and case records while maintaining legal, ethical, and confidentiality standards.

What you'll do

• Conduct investigations involving criminal and civil cases, including interviews, surveillance, background checks, and evidence collection
• serve legal papers
• analyze evidence and maintain case files
• research public records
• prepare investigation reports
• testify in court as an expert witness
• manage assignments and deadlines
• market investigative services to businesses and attorneys
• complete administrative duties.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior private investigator

hybrid remote

salem or

ljk investigations

criminal investigations

civil investigations

surveillance

evidence collection

witness interviews

public records

process server certification

$28–$35/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off, paid vacation, sick leave and holidays, 401(k) matching, flexible schedule, and paid continued education and training.

Why this role

Requires five years of private criminal investigations experience or equivalent law enforcement experience, knowledge of criminal defense laws and regulations involving murder cases, a DPS Private Investigator license, and Process Server Certification. Occasional evening, weekend, or overnight assignments are noted.

About the employer

LJK INVESTIGATIONS LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Investigation and Personal Background Check Services. Sector: 56.