Private Detectives and Investigators
Mercor Experts · Remote, USA · Writing / editing
Private Detectives and Investigators is an open role at Mercor Experts, available remotely, with pay listed as $70–$110/hr.
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At a glance
- Pay
- $70–$110/hrStated by Mercor Experts
- Location
- Remote, USA
- Work type
- Writing / editing
- Listed
- Since Oct 7, last confirmed Oct 23
How the pay compares
Higher than 75% of the 144 distinct hourly rates advertised for Writing / editing roles right now. Hourly USD, top of each advertised range, one count per distinct rate. Same method as the Pay Index.
From Mercor Experts’ listing
“About the Role Mercor is hiring experienced Private Detectives and Investigators to help evaluate and improve cutting-edge AI systems.”
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About the Role
Mercor is hiring experienced Private Detectives and Investigators to help evaluate and improve cutting-edge AI systems. 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.
Key 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 Qualifications
- 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.
Additional Information
- 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.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I apply for the Private Detectives and Investigators role at Mercor Experts?
Applications go through Mercor Experts's own portal - HumanSourcer links to the listing and never collects applications or handles hiring. Mercor Experts's access model is "Apply" (Profile / role application). This listing was first seen here on October 7, 2026 and was still live at the last check.
Is the Private Detectives and Investigators role at Mercor Experts remote?
Yes - Mercor Experts lists this role as remote.
What does the Private Detectives and Investigators role at Mercor Experts pay?
Mercor Experts lists this role's pay as $70–$110/hr, quoted from the listing rather than estimated.
What kind of work is Private Detectives and Investigators?
Writing / editing. Law, medicine, finance, engineering, operations and AI evaluation
Is Mercor Experts a legitimate AI-training platform?
Direct expert network - and that relationship is rated "Confirmed" here because it can be checked against www.mercor.com rather than taken on Mercor Experts's word. Confidence describes how well the ownership is evidenced. It is not a rating of how the platform treats the people who work for it, which no public source covers reliably.
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