Private Investigator at Mercor
posted 1 hour agoPrivate Investigator | $70-110/hr | Remote | AI Evaluation Project
Mercor is hiring experienced Private Detectives and Investigators to help evaluate and improve AI systems. You'll use your real-world investigative expertise to assess AI-generated investigative content and workflows.
What the Work Involves
- 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.
Who It's For
- 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.
Pay and Schedule
- Rate: $70-110/hr.
- Payment is task-based initially (paid upon first task approval); experts who complete their first task within the required timeline then qualify to be paid hourly for the remainder of the project.
- Start date: Immediate.
- Duration: Approximately 4-6 weeks.
Location
Fully remote. Contractors work from their own location.
How to apply for this role
- Upload your resume — keep it up-to-date and in English. Mercor will auto-fill your profile from it.
- Complete the AI interview — a 15-minute conversation about your experience. Be ready to discuss specific projects and challenges you've solved.
- Submit your application — only about 20% of applicants finish all the steps, so completing yours puts you well ahead.