Do you or your company need our services? Below is the process for how we’ll get started, as well as some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

Process for Acquiring Investigative or Protection Services:

  • Consultations with all potential clients, both private and corporate, are at no cost.
  • The Paladin Group investigator will conduct a thorough, yet respectful, client interview regarding the potential investigation or protection service requested.
  • The Paladin Group investigator will offer a clear and concise course of action, with contingencies, tailored to the client’s specific needs. A realistic and honest anticipated conclusion will be provided to the client for consideration.
  • The client will provide final approval of the operational plan and retainer fee or hourly fees.
  • A Protection and Investigative Services Agreement will be completed.

FAQ’s

We are located in the greater Seattle area.  We provide services within the entire State of Washington, and if necessary, call upon our wide-reaching net of professional connections throughout the country.

Our initial consultation, whether personal or corporate, is complimentary.

The costs of hiring members of our Investigations Team and Security Team are affected by several factors to include the amount of time that we anticipate spending on the service that you require, the type of service needed, operational costs such as travel expenses, and the number of team members necessary to fulfill our obligation efficiently and safely. 

For short-term investigations or protection details, our quote will include an hourly rate of $75 – $200.  For long-term investigations or protection details, our quote will outline a retainer fee.  Our quote will detail our course of action, anticipated operational costs and anticipated time commitment.  Our quote will be included in our Protection and Investigative Services Agreement. 

We accept cash, checks, and major credit/debit cards.  Payments can be made in person, via mail, or online through our invoicing system.

Contact us by phone or email to interact directly with a member or our Investigations Team or Security Team. Our initial interview can be conducted via email, over the phone, or in person. Once your inquiry has been addressed, The Paladin Group will draw up a Services Agreement detailing the agreed upon course of action, operational costs and time commitment.

As our services are rendered, The Paladin Group will keep you apprised of our progress on a reasonably continuous basis. Our Investigations Team will provide you with detailed Investigative Reports, items of evidentiary value and receipts generated. Our Security Team will update you with ongoing threat assessments to include intelligence and guidance regarding additional, or newly found threats that need addressing.

Absolutely…  Client confidentiality remains among the highest priorities for The Paladin Group.  We will carry out all protection and investigation services professionally, while respecting our client’s privacy.  Additionally, in accordance with Washington State Law, we are prohibited from divulging information related to our client’s identity or the nature of the services provided to them, to any third party, unless ordered to do so by a court of law.