Fast Facts

Handshake is looking for remote Criminal Investigators to participate in a temporary AI research project, providing feedback to improve AI models based on real-world investigative experiences.

Responsibilities: Conduct investigations, analyze evidence, secure crime scenes, and provide structured feedback for AI model training based on your professional expertise.

Skills: At least 4 years of experience in criminal investigation, including evidence collection, interviewing, and documentation.

Qualifications: Experience in surveillance and undercover operations is preferred; ability to work asynchronously is essential.

Location: This is a remote position, you can work from anywhere, but the job is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

Compensation: $90 - $90 / Hourly

Overview

Handshake is recruiting Detectives and Criminal Investigator Professionals to contribute to an hourly, temporary AI research project—but there’s no AI experience needed. In this program, you’ll leverage your professional experience to evaluate what AI models produce in your field, assess content related to your field of work, and deliver clear, structured feedback that strengthens the model’s understanding of your workplace tasks and language. The Handshake AI opportunity runs year-round, with project opportunities opening periodically across different areas of expertise.

This is an ongoing, project-based opportunity that can be done alongside your primary employment.

Details

The position is remote and asynchronous; work independently from wherever you are.
The hours are flexible, with no minimum commitment, but most average 5-20 hrs
The work includes developing prompts for AI models that reflect your field, and then evaluating responses.
You’ll learn new skills and contribute to how AI is used in your field
Your placement into a project will be dependent on project availability—if you apply now and can’t work on this project, more will be available soon.

Qualifications

You have at least 4 years of professional experience in one or more of the following types of work.
The examples below reflect the types of real-world responsibilities that you might have had in your role that will give you the context needed to evaluate and train high-quality AI models
Conduct thorough investigations by collecting and analyzing evidence, interviewing witnesses and suspects, and documenting findings in detailed reports.
Secure crime scenes, collaborate with other agencies, and prepare for court proceedings.
Engage in surveillance and undercover operations, utilizing specialized equipment and techniques to gather critical information.
You’re able to participate in asynchronous work in partnership with leading AI labs.

Application Process

Create a Handshake account
Upload your resume and verify your identity
Get matched and onboarded into relevant projects
Start working and earning

Work authorization information

F-1 students who are eligible for CPT or OPT may be eligible for projects on Handshake AI. Work with your Designated School Official to determine your eligibility. If your school requires a CPT course, Handshake AI may not meet your school’s requirements. STEM OPT is not supported. For more information on what types of work authorizations are supported on Handshake AI.

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