Security Investigator
Pinkerton
Job Description
Job Description
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 Security Investigator, assigned to a specific client, will conduct post-incident investigations on vehicle-related cases, file police reports, and collaborate with local law enforcement. This role includes preparing detailed investigative reports and performing site security audits and assessments to ensure the security and compliance of facilities. The chosen candidate must reside within the metro area (Oakland, CA), as part of their local market (Bay Area, Northern California, San Francisco to Sacramento, Porland, OR and Seattle, WA).
Responsibilities
- Represent Pinkerton’s core values of integrity, vigilance, and excellence.
Conduct post-incident investigations on vehicle hit-and-runs and vandalized vehicles.
- Prepare and present detailed investigative reports for internal and external use.
File police reports on vandalism cases and follow up with local law enforcement on filed cases.
- Follow established protocols for maintaining the confidentiality and security of all sensitive information, evidence, and investigative findings.
- Collaborate with internal teams to implement security measures based on investigative findings.
Perform site security audits and assessments of charging stations and vehicle maintenance facilities.
Conduct virtual and on-site audits of existing physical site security measures to ensure compliance with security standards.
Stay updated on local crime trends and integrate OSINT into security strategies and investigative protocols.
- Network with local law enforcement to support investigation efforts.
- All other duties, as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, law enforcement, or a related field with at least ten to fifteen years of investigative or corporate security experience. This position requires completion of Pinkerton’s licensing process which may include verification of required licenses and affiliation to the appropriate Pinkerton entity.
- Professional certifications, preferred.
- Knowledge of investigative processes and procedures.
Able to conduct thorough and effective investigations into security incidents.
- Able to build collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Effective written, verbal, and presentation skills.
Able to work independently with little supervision.
Attentive to detail and accuracy.
Able to manage multiple assignments with competing priorities and deadlines.
Sound security data and risk analysis skills.
Actively contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related tasks.
- Computer skills; Google Suite, WebWiz, Kaseware and other incident management systems.
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 to the assigned metro site (Oakland, CA) is considered commute time, not compensable.
- 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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