In-Person Mystery Shop Auditors - $210 per Test Center (Multiple U.S. Cities)

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We are hiring reliable individuals to conduct in-person mystery shop audits at PSI test centers across select U.S. cities. You will attend a scheduled exam appointment as a candidate, evaluate the center’s security and compliance procedures, and submit a structured report. The test appointment is fully booked and paid for by us. No expenses required from you.

Hiring and payment will be handled through Upwork.

About the Role

What You’ll Do

Attend a real scheduled test appointment (booked and paid by us).
Observe the full test center experience from a candidate’s perspective.
Follow a structured audit checklist covering:
- Check-in process
- Staff professionalism
- Security procedures
- Waiting area, restrooms, and testing room conditions
- Accessibility and signage
Conduct controlled compliance checks, such as:
- Presenting restricted items at check-in (e.g., phone visible) to confirm proper storage enforcement
- Requesting scheduled breaks
- Observing enforcement of testing rules
- Where feasible, briefly attempting to retain or access a restricted item in the testing room to evaluate proctor response
Take required photos (entrance, signage, parking, waiting area, etc. — where permitted).
Submit a completed Word audit report with embedded photos within 24 hours.

Important

This is part of a structured compliance evaluation program authorized by the testing company.

If the center staff intervene at any point, you must immediately comply. The session may be stopped or marked as failed; this is expected within the audit process.

There are no legal risks, penalties, or any other consequences involved.

Time Commitment

On-site visit: 1–2 hours
Report preparation: ~30 minutes
Total time: 2–3 hours per center

Compensation

$210 per completed center (Paid after report approval via Upwork.)
Test appointment cost is covered by us.
No out-of-pocket expense required.
You may apply for multiple locations.
Will also be offered future audits in your area.

Requirements

Must be located in or near one of the listed cities.
Able to travel locally.
Smartphone with camera + reliable internet.
Able to follow detailed written instructions.
Comfortable completing a structured Word template (primarily Yes/No with brief notes).
Professional, discreet, and detail-oriented.

Locations

Colorado: Pueblo, Grand Junction, Durango
Florida: Pensacola
Michigan: Marquette
Minnesota: Blaine, Rochester
Mississippi: Biloxi
Nevada: Elko
New Jersey: Parsippany, Rochelle Park
New York: Rochester
North Dakota: Bismarck
Ohio: Cambridge
Oklahoma: Woodward
Oregon: Eugene, Medford, Portland
Texas: Amarillo, Midland, Abilene, Bryan, Richardson, Round Rock, San Antonio (2)
Washington: Puyallup, Richland
Wisconsin: Oshkosh
Wyoming: Cheyenne

How to Apply

Send a message with:

Your city/state
Which location(s) you can cover

Qualified applicants will be invited to apply formally via Upwork.