Investigator

About this role

Overview

170+ Years Strong. Industry Leader. Global Impact.

At Pinkerton, the mission is to protect our clients. To do this, we provide enterprise risk management services and programs specifically designed for each client. Pinkerton employees are one of our most important assets and critical to the delivery of world-class solutions. Bonded together, we share a commitment to integrity, vigilance, and excellence.

Pinkerton is an inclusive employer who seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our network of industry subject matter experts.

The Investigator conducts various types of criminal, civil, and proprietary investigations, covert surveillance, and background checks. The position will conduct thorough investigations to gather evidence and uncover facts related to various cases or assigned projects.

Responsibilities

• Represent Pinkerton’s core values of integrity, vigilance, and excellence.
• Independently develop and execute appropriate investigation strategies for assigned investigations.
• Obtain and verify evidence by interviewing, conducting covert surveillance, and/or using open-source and database information on suspects and witnesses.
• Examine records/data, gather evidence, classify and differentiate investigative elements.
• Maintain proper evidence chain of custody.
• Assist in identifying trends and recommend corrective action to the client.
• Conduct security risk assessments, workplace violence activities, and crisis interventions.
• Complete investigative reports thoroughly and professionally.
• Establish partnerships and collaborate with other departments.
• Testify at hearings and legal proceedings as needed.
• Serve as the liaison between the client and Pinkerton to ensure all inquiries/concerns are addressed in a confidential and appropriate manner.
• All other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or a security-related field with three to five years of experience as an Investigator in either the private or public sector. Pinkerton is an inclusive employer that seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

• Working knowledge of link analysis tools.
• Experience with leak investigations.
• Identify process gaps and security vulnerabilities and develop plans/SOPs to mitigate issues.
• Working knowledge of criminal law and criminal justice rules of evidence pertaining to theft/fraud and misappropriation issues.
• Hands-on knowledge of current federal/state laws governing investigations, evidence collection and handling, civil and criminal proceedings.
• Effective independent judgment/decision-making and problem-resolution skills.
• Able to prepare accurate, clear, and concise reports.
• Effective written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Able to interact effectively at all levels, including management and across diverse backgrounds.
• Able to prioritize and complete multiple assignments simultaneously while preserving the integrity of the investigation process.
• Serve as an effective team member.
• Maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information.
• Computer skills; Microsoft Office.

Working Conditions

With or without reasonable accommodation, requires the physical and mental capacity to effectively perform all essential functions;

• Regular computer usage.
• Maintain composure in dealing with authorities, executives, clients, staff, and the public occasionally under conditions of urgency and in pressure situations.
• Occasional reaching and lifting of small objects and operating office equipment.
• Travel, as required.

Pinkerton is an equal opportunity employer to all applicants and positions without regard to race/ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital/prenatal status, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, religion, creed, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any protected status by local, state, federal or country-specific law.

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