Contractor Private Detectives and Investigators
Mercor is hiring a remote Contractor Private Detectives and Investigators. The career level for this job opening is Experienced and is accepting USA based applicants remotely. Read complete job description before applying.
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Mercor is seeking experienced private detectives and investigators to support a leading AI lab in advancing research and infrastructure for next-generation machine learning systems. This engagement focuses on diagnosing and solving real issues in retail loss prevention and asset protection through hands-on scenario creation and validation. It's an opportunity to contribute your expertise to cutting-edge AI research while working independently and remotely on your own schedule.
Key Responsibilities:- Write tasks and scenarios that reflect real-world loss prevention and investigative work in retail based on your professional experience
- Create realistic situations involving surveillance operations, shoplifting incidents, theft investigations, and evidence documentation
- Develop scenarios for apprehending suspects, writing incident reports, conducting interviews, and coordinating with law enforcement
- Review and evaluate AI responses to retail security and investigation queries for accuracy and professional standards
- Provide detailed feedback on loss prevention scenarios to improve AI training
- 4+ years professional experience as a private detective or investigator in retail trade
- Demonstrated professional recognition and management responsibilities
- Proficient with using computers and navigating various software systems
- Excellent written communication with strong grammar and spelling skills
- Pass video interview, background check, training, and qualification quiz
- 14 years experience preferred
- Fully remote and asynchronous — complete work on your own schedule
- Expected workload: 20+ hours per week, with flexibility to scale up to 40 hours
- Project start date: immediately, lasting for around 6 weeks
- Independent contractor engagement through Mercor
- Hourly compensation, paid weekly via Stripe Connect
- Payments based on services rendered; contractors maintain full control over their work schedule and methods