Licensed Private Investigator job with Delator Group in East Tennessee

Now hiring · 1099 contract · 2 openings · Code DG-PI-ETN

Licensed Private Investigator Jobs in East Tennessee

Handle surveillance, locates, witness interviews and field investigations for Delator Group clients across East Tennessee. Assignments come from attorneys, insurers, businesses and private clients. $30 an hour plus mileage; an active Tennessee PI license is required.

  • $30 an hour plus variable mileage
  • East Tennessee · 1099 contract
  • Apply in one email to [email protected]
LocationEast Tennessee
Type1099 independent contractor
Openings2
Pay$30/hour + mileage
Job codeDG-PI-ETN
PostedNovember 5, 2026

Posted . Open until filled.

Quick answer

Is Delator Group hiring a Licensed Private Investigator in East Tennessee?

Yes. Delator Group has 2 open Licensed Private Investigator positions in East Tennessee (1099 contract). Pay: $30 an hour plus variable mileage. To apply, email your resume to [email protected] with job code DG-PI-ETN in the subject line.

The role

What you will do as a Licensed Private Investigator

Handle surveillance, locates, witness interviews and field investigations for Delator Group clients across East Tennessee. Assignments come from attorneys, insurers, businesses and private clients. $30 an hour plus mileage; an active Tennessee PI license is required.

  • Conduct surveillance and capture court-ready video and photos
  • Run locates, witness interviews and field checks
  • Write clear, timely investigative reports
  • Coordinate with case managers on assignment goals
Delator Group team at work, representing the Licensed Private Investigator role in East Tennessee
Delator Group serves attorneys, law firms and private clients across all 95 Tennessee counties. Photo via Unsplash.

Requirements

What you need to apply

  • Active Tennessee private investigator license (Tennessee Private Investigation and Polygraph Commission)
  • Pass a background check
  • Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license
  • Comfort with cameras, smartphones, case software and email
  • Investigative experience preferred
  • Signed independent contractor agreement and NDA before starting

Compensation

Pay and schedule

  • $30 per hour for field and report time
  • Variable mileage reimbursement by assignment
  • Assignments across East Tennessee

Schedule: Assignment-based. Surveillance can include early mornings, evenings and weekends.

Location

Where you will work

This role covers Knoxville, Chattanooga, the Tri-Cities and surrounding East Tennessee counties. Delator Group is headquartered in Nashville and works across all 95 Tennessee counties for attorneys, law firms and private clients.

Apply

How to apply

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Email your resume to:

[email protected]

Subject line: DG-PI-ETN — Licensed Private Investigator, East Tennessee. The button above fills this in for you. Prefer to call? (629) 310-8667.

Process

Our hiring process

  1. Email your application. Resume plus job code DG-PI-ETN to [email protected].
  2. We review it. A member of our team reads every application.
  3. Interview. By phone, video or in person.
  4. Screening. Background check and Tennessee PI license verification.
  5. Onboarding. Independent contractor agreement and NDA, then you start.

FAQ

Licensed Private Investigator job FAQ

What license do I need?

An active Tennessee private investigator license issued through the Tennessee Private Investigation and Polygraph Commission.

How much does the job pay?

$30 an hour for field and report time, plus variable mileage reimbursement by assignment.

What kind of cases will I work?

Surveillance, locates, witness interviews and field investigations for attorneys, insurers, businesses and private clients.

Is this a 1099 or W2 job?

It is a 1099 independent contractor role with an independent contractor agreement and NDA.

Delator Group is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Independent contractor roles are engagements under a written contractor agreement, not employment.

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$30 an hour plus variable mileage. One email to apply.