Join the Investigations Team
Night Owl Reconnaissance welcomes volunteers and professionals who want to contribute to the search for missing persons through open-source intelligence and disciplined investigative research. Our investigations team is a collaborative network of researchers, analysts, and specialists who apply structured methodologies to real cases across the country.
Core Roles
Most new volunteers begin as Investigative Researchers or Case Assessment Specialists, working to review, analyze, and document missing person cases using publicly available data such as social media content, digital footprints, and open records. These roles form the foundation of our investigative work, providing clarity and direction on both active and cold cases.
Specialized Support
We also maintain dedicated Cold Case Investigators who revisit unresolved cases to identify new leads, review historical data, and apply modern analytical techniques to older investigations. Other volunteers contribute as Geospatial Analysts, Intake Managers, Archivists, and Volunteer Team Leaders who coordinate small groups of researchers, ensure quality control, and guide case development. Each role strengthens our collective ability to manage information accurately and advance investigations responsibly.
Professional Collaboration
Night Owl Reconnaissance also welcomes consultants, advisors, and guest speakers who wish to share expertise in specialized areas such as behavioral analysis, geospatial intelligence, open-source data correlation, or legal and policy frameworks. These contributors often assist by mentoring volunteers, conducting focused training sessions, or helping refine our investigative methodologies. Their insight expands the technical and professional depth of our community and helps our volunteers grow into stronger, more capable researchers.
If you are interested in contributing as a researcher, specialist, or consultant, please visit our Idealist page to view current volunteer opportunities or email at at Info@nightowlrecon.org to express your availability.