There are plenty of stereotypes in television shows and movies that show private investigators dressed up in their trench coats and fedoras, waiting to catch pictures of a cheating spouse. While this is one of the many jobs that a private investigator may do, it barely scratches the surface of the other tasks and cases they typically cover. One of the most common practices of private investigators in today’s industry is to work for businesses. Businesses often keep a private investigator on payroll to handle certain tasks they are trained to do on a regular basis. This means that, unlike other private investigators, they are in less control of the work they do, but they have a stable job with a consistent and regular income.
When working for a large organization or business, a private investigator will typically perform the following services:
- Corporate background checks – Employers put their reputation on the line when they hire a new employee. An employee with less than reputable work ethic can seriously harm a company’s image and impede on their efficiency and image. It’s the private investigator’s job to make sure that new employees are who they say they are for the sake of the company. A resume will only go so far, a private investigator will unearth any hidden details of a new hire.
- Criminal cases – Companies face many internal problems like employee theft or harassment. Private investigators investigate these crimes and sift through evidence to find the culprit.
- Employment verification – There are thousands of Americans looking for work these days. However, some of these potential employees are not legally allowed to receive employment in the US. Other candidates may claim to have worked for an organization that they have not been employed with, in an effort to look more valuable. Private investigators help to verify the integrity of candidates applying for a job.
- Fraud – Insurance companies have to look out for clients filing false claims to receive compensation. Private investigators look into these claims to see if they hold any merit, and they gather the evidence to disprove the claim.
The field of private investigation is consistently growing to meet the needs of a variety of clientele. From big-name businesses to simple citizens, private investigators are the most efficient line of defense in sensitive cases. To learn more about the exciting career of private investigation, check out the National Investigative Training Academy’s website today, or call us at 1-800-730-NITA.
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