U.S. In-Person Mystery Shop - $240 per Test Center (CO, NM, TX, WA)
Source: reddit-r-forhire
We are hiring reliable individuals to conduct in-person mystery shop audits at 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
- $240 per completed center in a location (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
New Mexico: Albuquerque, Roswell, Santa Fe
Texas: Amarillo, Midland, Abilene
Washington: Puyallup, Bremerton, Richland
Colorado: Pueblo, Grand Junction, Durango