Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
Paid Private Investigator Internship Opportunity: Criminal Defense Private Investigator Intern
Location: Beaverton, OR
Compensation: $18$22 per hour (based on experience & qualifications)
Benefits:
Paid Time Off Includes vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
Flexible Scheduling Accommodates personal commitments.
Professional Training Paid continued education focused on investigative techniques, surveillance, and evidence collection to support career growth in private investigations.
LJK Investigations, a premier investigation firm based in Salem, OR, is offering a
paid private investigator internship for individuals passionate about criminal defense investigations. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in real-world investigations, develop critical thinking skills, and work alongside seasoned professionals in the field.
This is a two-year internship designed to help individuals obtain their full private investigator license. If you are looking to build a career as a private investigator, criminal defense analyst, or forensic consultant, this role provides invaluable experience.
Key Responsibilities:
Field Investigations & Surveillance: Assist in conducting surveillance operations and gathering crucial case information through direct observation, video, and photographic evidence.
Witness Interviews & Statements: Engage with witnesses, victims, and other key individuals to gather firsthand accounts that can impact criminal defense cases. Learn how to conduct interviews that extract valuable, admissible information.
Evidence Collection & Analysis: Work with experienced investigators to assess crime scenes, document findings, and collect physical or digital evidence that supports defense strategies.
Legal & Public Records Research: Utilize databases, court documents, and open-source intelligence (OSINT) to uncover case-relevant details, including criminal histories, financial records, and background information.
Case File Management & Reporting: Assist in organizing case files, drafting comprehensive investigative reports, and ensuring documentation is clear, accurate, and legally compliant.
Courtroom Exposure: Gain firsthand experience in legal proceedings, learning how investigators prepare for and provide expert testimony in court.
Qualifications:
Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to assess complex situations, identify investigative leads, and think critically in high-pressure scenarios.
Communication & Interviewing Abilities: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a keen ability to extract critical information through interviews and depositions.
Attention to Detail: A meticulous approach to documentation, surveillance logs, and report writing, ensuring accuracy and professionalism in every aspect of casework.
Technology & Research Proficiency: Familiarity with Microsoft Office, legal databases, surveillance equipment, and investigative research tools. Experience with open-source intelligence (OSINT) and forensic technology is a plus.
Discretion & Confidentiality: Must demonstrate a high level of integrity, professionalism, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
Bilingual Candidates Encouraged: The ability to communicate in multiple languages is a valuable asset in interviewing and case research.
Why Join Us?
Gain real-world private investigation experience in a professional and fast-paced environment.
Work directly with experienced criminal defense investigators on active cases.
Develop specialized investigative techniques that will serve as a foundation for a successful career.
Enjoy a flexible work schedule designed to accommodate personal commitments.
Take advantage of
paid continued education and training focused on developing investigative skills such as
investigative techniques, surveillance techniques, evidence handling, and interview methodologies.
Application Process:
To apply, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your interest in criminal defense investigations.
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