Investigator

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**Job Summary**:
The Investigator conducts various types of criminal, civil, and proprietary investigations, covert surveillance, and background checks. The position will record all findings, obtain written and/or recorded evidence, prepare thorough investigative reports, and as needed, testify at legal proceeding and/or hearings.

**Essential Functions**:

- 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.

**Education, Experience, and Certifications**:
**Competencies**:

- Working knowledge of Analyst Notebook or other link analysis tool.
- 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.
- Computer skills; Microsoft Office.

**Working Conditions**:
With or without reasonable accommodation, requires the physical and mental capacity to effectively perform all essential functions;
- Exposure to sensitive and confidential information.
- Regular computer usage.
- Must be able to see, hear, speak, and write clearly in order to communicate with employees and/or customers.
- Occasional reaching and lifting of small objects and operating office equipment.
- Ability to adjust focus between close and distance vision.

Pinkerton is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal opportunity to all applicants for all 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. Pinkerton also adheres to all local, state, federal, and country hiring requirements.