GET IN THE FIELD
Take part in paranormal investigations at haunted, historic, and otherwise compelling locations across Ohio and, on occasion, beyond.
Join VESPER
Explore the unexplained. Help build the team.
VESPER is assembling its investigative team in Northeast Ohio. We’re looking for dependable, intelligent, and thoughtful people who share a genuine fascination with hauntings, unexplained phenomena, historic locations, and the mysteries that keep us asking questions.
As a VESPER member, you’ll have opportunities to take part in paranormal investigations, explore compelling locations, research the stories behind them, work with investigative equipment, review unusual evidence, and build camaraderie with people who share the same interest in the unknown.
Previous paranormal investigation experience is welcome, but it isn’t required. Curiosity, reliability, an open mind, and a willingness to learn matter more.
LEARN & CONTRIBUTE
Develop experience with investigative equipment, historical research, documentation, evidence review, and other aspects of the work.
BE PART OF THE TEAM
VESPER is intended to be more than people who happen to investigate together. We want to build genuine camaraderie, shared experiences, and a team people enjoy being part of.
Selection Process
01Initial Application
02Review
03Candidate Questionnaire
04Interview
05Conditional Invitation
06Background Screening
07Prospective Member
Background screening. Applicants who receive a Conditional Invitation will be asked to complete an independent, third-party background screening before entering Prospective Membership. Candidates order and pay for their own screening, provide the required personal information directly to the provider, and authorize the provider to send the completed report directly to VESPER. The provider discloses the final cost, including any applicable courthouse fees, before payment. A criminal record does not automatically disqualify an applicant; relevant findings are considered individually.
What We Look For
- Intelligent, open-minded, and grounded
- Dependable and willing to contribute
- Respectful, collaborative, and team-oriented
- Able to think critically, learn procedures, and analyze evidence carefully
- Able to respect privacy and confidentiality
- Interested in field investigation as well as the work that supports it
- Looking for genuine camaraderie and shared experiences
Prospective Membership
Approximately 90 days to learn, participate, and get to know the team.
Applicants who advance through the selection process may be invited to join VESPER as Prospective Members. During this period, they’ll have opportunities to participate in meetings, research, evidence review, selected investigations or field activities, and orientation to VESPER’s investigative methods and procedures while getting to know the team and how the organization operates.
For newcomers, this period provides an opportunity to build experience and confidence. For applicants who already have substantial paranormal-investigation experience, the emphasis is not on basic training but on becoming familiar with VESPER’s specific approach, standards, workflow, equipment practices, and team expectations—which may be similar to or different from what they have used elsewhere.
The prospective period works both ways: it gives VESPER time to see how someone participates, communicates, and works with others, while giving the prospective member an opportunity to decide whether VESPER feels like the right fit for them.
Full membership is based on participation, reliability, judgment, teamwork, and a willingness to contribute—not simply the passage of time.
Initial Membership Application
Tell us a little about yourself.
Tell us a little about yourself and your interest in joining VESPER. This initial application should take only a few minutes to complete.
Your application is private and will only be reviewed by VESPER leadership.