Investigator

1 week ago


Erie, United States IP House Full time

About the job


Please send your resume to careers@ip-house.com with “Investigator” in the subject line to apply. Applications submitted via LinkedIn’s Easy Apply will not be considered.


Objectives and Responsibilities

IP House is looking for two Investigators with creative mindsets who can think on their feet and are passionate about protecting our clients’ intellectual property as well as the safety of consumers. They’ll perform target research, conduct undercover buys, process evidence, prepare buy reports, and engage with suspected scammers and resellers to develop intelligence.


Investigators will be tasked with the following:

  • Search online for sellers, capture images of listings, and research target identities
  • Communicate with sellers under assumed identity via text, phone, email or message boards
  • Conduct undercover test purchases
  • Receive, photograph, label evidence & create chain of custody
  • Update tracking files & databases
  • Draft detailed investigation reports and follow-up with clients
  • Maintain high accuracy and attention to detail in all reporting activities
  • Maintain integrity of undercover profiles and resources in coordination with team
  • Other tasks as assigned.


Qualifications & Experience

The ideal candidates will be hard-working, enthusiastic individuals with an exceptional ability to prioritize and reprioritize daily tasks. Success depends on the following:

  • Ability to work in-office at our Erie, PA facility
  • Ability to follow detailed directions
  • Ability to communicate with sellers or scammers under assumed identifies via phone, text, email, or message boards
  • Strong verbal communication skills with ability to maintain composure during difficult conversations
  • Ability to work well in a dynamic, fast-moving environment
  • Ability to write detailed, comprehensive notes and reports
  • Demonstrated proficiency in internet research and use of MS Office applications
  • Enthusiasm for technology, including computer networks, virtual machines, VPN technologies, and cyber security


We’re especially keen to talk with candidates who have established OSINT skills and experience with IRC, Deep/Dark web, message boards and Wireshark/network packet capture. Fluency in more than one language is another plus.


Compensation & Benefits

$17- $28 hourly, depending on experience/skills, in a 40-hour work week. In addition to competitive wages, we offer comprehensive health insurance, paid time off, a 401(k), and more.


We hire qualified candidates who are legally eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.


Company Background

IP House is a global professional services organization focused on protecting intellectual property. Founded in 2024, IP House is built on the foundation of several acquisitions in the intellectual property, professional services, and legal services industries. The company seeks to help businesses deal with the legal issues surrounding the protection of copyrights, physical products, trademarks, and design patents. The issues around intellectual property affect every business through the risk of counterfeiting, change in reputation, shareholder value, and security. IP House aims to tackle these issues globally, operating on every continent and across industries to help businesses protect their intellectual property and offer solutions to identify and mitigate these risks.


IP House seeks excellence through diversity in its staff. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or marital status.



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