Security Investigator

PINKERTON | Comprehensive Risk Management; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PINKERTON | Comprehensive Risk Management is seeking a Security Investigator to conduct post-incident investigations in the Philadelphia County area. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice with 10-15 years of experience in investigations or corporate security.

This role includes preparing detailed reports, filing police reports, and conducting site security audits. Effective communication and collaboration skills are essential, along with the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of investigative or corporate security experience required.
• Professional certifications preferred.
• Able to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct post-incident investigations on vehicle incidents.
• Prepare investigative reports for internal and external use.
• Perform site security audits and assessments.

Skills

Investigative processes

Security data and risk analysis

Effective written, verbal, and presentation skills

Collaboration

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, law enforcement or related field

Tools

Google Suite

WebWiz

Kaseware

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 (Philadelphia, PA), as part of their local market (Washington D.C., Baltimore, MD, New York, NY, Boston, MA, and Pittsburgh, PA).

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.

• 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 sit e (Philadelphia, PA) is consid ered 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.

Posted Salary Range

USD $0.00 - USD $0.00 /Yr.