Need to hire a contract private investigator but not sure where to post the job?
You’re not alone. Most agency owners and attorneys want to move fast. But hiring the wrong PI—even for a short gig—can burn time, money, and client trust.
So let’s compare the usual options, what they do well, where they fall short, and why our platform was built just for folks like you.
No fluff. Just real answers.
What to Look for in a Platform to Hire Contract Private Investigators
Before we compare sites, let’s nail down what matters most when hiring freelance PIs:
- Are the candidates licensed and legit?
- Can you post state-specific or case-specific jobs?
- Will real investigators actually see your listing?
- Is it built for subcontracting work (not full-time hires)?
- Do you have to dig through dozens of unqualified applications?
The good ones help you skip the noise. The bad ones waste your day.
1. Indeed: Lots of Eyes, But Not Always the Right Ones
You’ve probably tried it. Or at least thought about it.
Indeed gets tons of traffic, and it’s easy to post a job. But when it comes to niche roles like licensed investigators?
You’ll often get:
🚫 Applicants without licenses
🚫 Career switchers who don’t get case work
🚫 No clear subcontracting tools
🚫 Not industry-specific
It’s like tossing a net into the ocean—you’ll catch something, but it might not be what you wanted.
2. ZipRecruiter: Good Reach, But Still Too Broad
ZipRecruiter pushes your job to a bunch of boards. That sounds great, right?
Until your inbox fills with folks who’ve never handled an investigation in their life.
Yes, it has good filtering tools.
But you’ll still spend time explaining what “field surveillance” means to people who thought this was an office job.
Great for general hiring. Not great for agencies looking for subcontract PIs.
3. Facebook Groups: Local, Free, and Hit-or-Miss
Some PI and attorney groups on Facebook are goldmines. Others? Not so much.
Pros:
✅ It’s free
✅ You might find someone local fast
✅ You can ask around in real time
Cons:
🚫 No real vetting
🚫 No official job structure
🚫 No formal contract setup
🚫 Posts get buried in hours
It’s great for quick referrals or word-of-mouth. But if you want to keep things professional (and legal), you’ll want something more structured.
4. Craigslist: Cheap, But Risky
Sure, you can find all kinds of help on Craigslist. But do you really want to hire a PI off there?
Even if they seem legit, it’s hard to verify licensing, experience, or basic professionalism.
Most agencies we know use Craigslist once.
Once.
5. Our Platform: Built Just for Contract Private Investigators
Now let’s talk about the platform we built: InvestigatorJobsPortal.com
Why? Because none of the big-name job boards understood how agencies actually hire freelance investigators.
We do. Because we’ve been on both sides.
Here’s how we’re different:
🎯 Focused only on contract/subcontract PI jobs
📍 Listings can be state-specific and license-required
🕵️♂️ PIs are already in the industry and looking for work
📄 Job templates, posting help, and agreement tools
🔒 Private and secure communication tools
When you post a job here, it doesn’t disappear into the void. It gets seen by licensed PIs who are actively searching for work—today.
Still Wondering Which Platform Is Best?
If you’re hiring a private investigator to work a gig this week, you don’t have time to filter through hundreds of unqualified resumes.
You need to:
✅ Post your job fast
✅ Reach real, licensed professionals
✅ Get replies from investigators who can actually do the work
✅ Stay compliant and organized
That’s why our platform is better.
We’re not trying to be everything for everyone—we’re focused on helping firms like yours hire great freelance investigators.
