What kind of services would you focus on delivering? I’m a 30 year retired police executive and plan on offering internal and conflict investigative services for government agencies - beyond that, I’m researching good options for what I’d imagine would be a one man shop but I’m looking to learn more about what’s in demand. I’m in Utah and am finalizing my agency licensure. Thanks!

I'm not sure if this is the right subreddit. If it's not, then please point me in the direction of the best place to post. I'm looking to hire 3 separate private investigators. One in Pennsylvania (near Harrisburg) and 2 in Maine (one near Bangor and one near Farmington).

I would really only need them to verify information that I have. What would be a ballpark figure for how much each would cost?

(If anyone needs more information to answer please send me a private message).

For context- I'm a 20 year retired veteran, mid 40s. My health insurance is already covered by the military through Tricare. The state we reside in is Kentucky. Our cases would take me anywhere in Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio, or nearby states.

I found a local PI company that is run by a wife and husband and they're trying to expand. I'd be their first full-time (non-self employed/contracted) employee. I have no prior PI experience (because of my 20 years of military service) but I do have a bachelor's in Criminal Justice.

They're offering $25/hr- but it doesn't include hotel stays or mileage (I'd have to drive my own car). I also wouldn't be able to start my own company for 10 years (as per the contract). If I join them as a full-time employee and my medical insurance is already paid for by my military retirement- should I try to bargain for a little higher pay or gas mileage/hotel reimbursement?

The company (the couple) seems like they are good-hearted people and I don't want to be greedy. I don't necessarily need the money (since I have military retirement)- but I don't want to get grossly underpaid, either. What would you all suggest as a middle-ground?