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Posted May 4, 2026

Investigator / Police Detective

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Role Overview Mercor is hiring experienced Investigators and Police Detectives to contribute to a major AI research initiative focused on simulating real-world criminal justice workflows. In this role, you'll help design and evaluate AI systems that mimic core investigative tasks - triaging cases, analyzing evidence, drafting reports, and coordinating with legal teams. • *Key Responsibilities - Simulate investigative decisions in structured scenarios involving different crimes. - Evaluate how AI systems analyze evidence, prioritize leads, and generate final case recommendations. - Review police-report inputs, suspect data, and testimony simulations for procedural accuracy and legal fairness. - Help develop scoring rubrics for critical steps in an investigation (e.g., probable cause, warrant eligibility, suspect prioritization). - Flag bias triggers and legally protected variables that could distort AI decision-making. - Provide structured, written feedback asynchronously to engineering and research teams. • *Ideal Qualifications - 5+ years of law enforcement experience in investigative roles (Detective, Investigator, Special Investigations, etc.). - Hands-on experience conducting interviews, building cases, managing evidence chains, and testifying in court. - Deep knowledge of probable cause standards, Miranda procedures, warrant protocols, and ethical investigation practices. - Experience collaborating with prosecutors, internal affairs, or federal task forces (e.g., DHS, ATF, FBI) is a plus. • *Project Timeline - Start Date: Immediate (July 15th) - Duration: 4 weeks - Commitment: Part-time, ~20 hours/week ### Application & Onboarding Process 1. Submit Resume & Application Form 2. Model‑training interview – 25 minutes conversational session designed to get to know your professional background, experience, and motivations. Apply tot his job
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