Investigator

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, assigned to a specific client, will conduct various types of criminal, civil, and proprietary investigations, covert surveillance, and background checks. The Investigator records all findings, obtains written and/or recorded evidence, prepares thorough investigative reports, and as needed, testifies at legal proceeding and/or hearings.

Responsibilities

• Represent Pinkerton’s core values of integrity, vigilance, and excellence.
• Independently develop and execute appropriate investigation strategy for assigned investigations.
• Obtain and verify evidence by interviewing, conducting covert surveillance, and/or through the use of 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 client.
• Conduct security risk assessments, workplace violence activities, and crisis interventions.
• Complete investigative reports in a thorough and professional manner.
• 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.

 

• Working knowledge of Analyst Notebook or other link analysis tools and case management tools such as Case 360.
• Familiarity with Wicklander-Zulawski (WZ) method and/or Reid interviewing technique, required.
• Experience with leak investigations.
• Able to 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.
• Computer skills; Google Suite.

Working Conditions:

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

• Regular computer usage.
• Occasional reaching and lifting of small objects and operating office equipment.
• Frequent sitting, standing, and/or walking.
• 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.

Benefits

Benefit options include employer-paid life and AD&D, voluntary life and AD&D, medical, (HSA) Health Savings Account, (FSA) Flexible Savings Account, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(K), paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, and holidays) and several employee assistance-related programs. This information provides a brief benefit overview. Upon the acceptance of an employment offer, the new employee will receive comprehensive plan details based on specific eligibility rules.

Posted Salary Range

USD $100,000.00 - USD $100,000.00 /Yr.