Private Detectives and Investigators

About the role

Mercor is hiring experienced Private Detectives and Investigators to help evaluate and improve cutting-edge AI systems. In this role, you'll evaluate AI-generated investigative content and workflows, leveraging your real-world expertise in gathering, analyzing, and reporting facts on legal, financial, and personal matters.

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

Scope of Work

• Evaluate AI-generated investigation plans, background research summaries, surveillance reports, and other investigative artifacts for quality and accuracy.
• Compare AI-generated responses head-to-head based on investigative rigor, legal and ethical compliance, and soundness of conclusions.
• Review investigative scenarios involving evidence gathering, source verification, records research, and case reporting and provide expert feedback.

What you’ll bring

• 4+ years of experience as a Private Investigator, Private Detective, Licensed Investigator, Fraud Investigator, Insurance Investigator, or another closely related investigative role.
• Experience gathering, analyzing, and compiling information on legal, financial, or personal matters, including background checks, surveillance, interviews, and records research, for clients, attorneys, or businesses.
• Ability to commit 20+ hours per week.
• Strong written English communication skills.

Benefits

Not provided in the source listing.

Schedule and availability

20+ hours/week for approximately 4–6 weeks. Confirm the immediate-start timing with Mercor.

Contract & Payment Terms

• Start date: Immediate
• Duration: Approximately 4–6 weeks
• Payment: task-based (payment upon first task approval). Experts who complete their first task within the required timeline will then be qualified to be paid hourly for the remainder of the project.
• You will be engaged as an independent contractor.
• This is a fully remote role that can be completed on your own schedule.
• Projects can be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on needs and performance.
• Your work at Mercor will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution.
• Payments are weekly on Stripe or Wise based on services rendered.
• Please note: We are unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates at this time.

Where you can work

This role is open to people based in: United States.

Remote does not always mean work from any country. Always check the employer’s location and working-hour requirements.