Business Details
30 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Premier Private Investigative Services in San Jose
San Jose Detective Agency has been a trusted provider of investigative services in the Bay Area since 1996. Our team of licensed professionals brings decades of combined experience to every case, prioritizing discretion, accuracy, and client confidentiality. We specialize in a wide range of services, including surveillance, bodyguard protection, polygraph testing, and workers' compensation investigations. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our use of advanced technology and adherence to legal standards. We serve individuals, attorneys, and businesses, offering tailored solutions to meet unique investigative needs. Our founder, Ray W.Johnson, is a former governor of the San Jose chapter of the California Association of Licensed Investigators, underscoring our industry leadership. We maintain rigorous training and screening processes for all personnel to ensure the highest level of professionalism. Client satisfaction is central to our operations, with a focus on delivering timely, reliable results. Our reputation for integrity and effectiveness has been built through consistent delivery of quality services across Northern California. We provide free consultations to help clients understand their options and develop strategic approaches to their specific challenges.
Services
Bodyguard Services
Cheating Spouse Investigations
Child Custody Investigations
Polygraph Testing
Workers Compensation Investigations
Bug Detection
Undercover Surveillance
Domestic Surveillance
Attorney Services
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in investigative services since 1996.
- Our team includes former law enforcement professionals and certified polygraph examiners.
- We maintain strict client confidentiality and use state-of-the-art investigative technology.
- Our services are tailored to meet specific client needs with flexible pricing options.
- We provide 24/7 availability for urgent investigative requirements.
Associations and certifications
- California Association of Licensed Investigators (CALI)
- California Association of Polygraph Examiners
- American Association of Police Polygraphists
What people say
Timely manner
Honest, patient, compassionate
Great job
Prompt results
Professional and resolved issue promptly
Services
Bodyguard Services
Our bodyguard services provide comprehensive personal protection for individuals requiring security in high-risk situations. We offer armed and unarmed escorts, executive protection, and event security tailored to client needs. All personnel are state-licensed and insured up to $2 million for client protection.
Cheating Spouse Investigations
We conduct discreet domestic investigations using advanced surveillance technology to confirm or resolve suspicions of infidelity. Our investigators maintain strict confidentiality while gathering admissible evidence to support legal or personal decisions regarding marital relationships.
Child Custody Investigations
Our child custody investigations assess living environments and parental behavior to document child welfare. We provide detailed reports on potential neglect, substance abuse, or safety concerns to support court proceedings and custody determinations.
Polygraph Testing
We offer certified polygraph examinations using digital equipment administered by experienced examiners trained by FBI and private institutions. Our services help resolve disputes through scientifically validated truth verification for personal and legal matters.
Workers Compensation Investigations
Our team investigates suspected workers' compensation fraud through surveillance and evidence collection. We help businesses verify injury claims and prevent insurance premium increases caused by false or exaggerated workplace injury reports.
People
Ray W. Johnson
Owner
Ray W. Johnson is a licensed private investigator and former two-term governor of the San Jose chapter of the California Association of Licensed Investigators. With over 25 years of experience since graduating from the police academy in 1996, he leads our team in delivering professional investigative services while maintaining strict client confidentiality.
Questions
What investigative services do you offer?
We provide surveillance, bodyguard protection, polygraph testing, cheating spouse investigations, child custody cases, bug detection, and workers' compensation fraud investigations.
Do you serve areas outside San Jose?
Yes, we serve Los Gatos, Morgan Hill, Gilroy, Cupertino, and other Bay Area locations with the same professional standards.
Are your investigators licensed and insured?
All our investigators are state-licensed with E&O insurance coverage up to $2 million for client protection.
Can you handle urgent investigation requests?
We offer 24/7 emergency services and can typically respond to urgent requests within one business day.
How do you ensure client confidentiality?
We maintain strict confidentiality protocols, with all personnel undergoing rigorous screening and training to protect client information and investigation details.
Reviews (2)
All Recovery
Aug 31, 2019
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I own an auto repossession agency, and have used Ray on several occasions, San Jose Detective Agency is always are 1st choice in the business.
"Repo Bob"
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"Repo Bob"
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Laura Lukas
Aug 18, 2018
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San Jose Detective Agency was very responsive in helping me solve a personal issue. Ray got right to the bottom of the problem and effectively moved me to a positive solution. I am very pleased with the service and result.
