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Private Detectives and Investigators

Mercor is hiring experienced Private Detectives and Investigators to help evaluate and improve cutting-edge AI systems.

United States$70–$110 per hour
Hiring companyMercor
Application process4.0 / 5Based on 1 review
Work experience2.0 / 5Based on 1 review

About the role

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.

  • 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.

Contract and Payment Terms

  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Required skills

  • 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.

Schedule details

At least 20 hours per week.

Eligibility

Work arrangement: Fully remote

Eligible countries: United States

Compensation details

$70–$110 per hour.

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