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The Director of Investigations has high visibility with the client with direct responsibility for the effective operations and leadership of the client's investigations through the Americas sites. The Director of Investigations leads process refinement and implementation, cross-team/discipline collaboration, maintenance of internal and external stakeholder relationships, has a direct client relationship, and coordinates training/education on all new or updated policies/procedures. This position will have a hybrid work schedule (in office/remote).
- Represent Pinkerton's core values of integrity, vigilance, and excellence.
- Complete the processes, analysis, and reporting related to a wide variety of investigations including, but not limited to;
- Life Safety/Threat Management (workplace violence, assault, harassment, stalking, domestic violence, missing personnel, etc.)
- Asset Protection
- Misconduct: alleged violations of certain client policies
- Miscellaneous: trespassing, unauthorized access, vandalism, etc.
- Investigate, research, and resolve internal and external issues related to various threats against workplace people and assets.
- Produce high quality, timely, and tailored threat assessments for internal stakeholders while managing sensitive or confidential data.
- Monitor all-source information to proactively identify and assess likelihood and severity of threats.
- Monitor Persons of Interest who may pose a threat of violence to people or assets.
- Conduct open-source social media searches; utilizing social media research, public record research and third-party databases to build leads.
- Deliver analytical assessments in clear, succinct, and appropriately caveated products that project credibility, convey recommendations, and reinforce key messages.
- Collaborate internally with cross functional groups such as legal, HR, business suppliers/partners, etc., to enhance processes, workflows, tools, and system functionality.
- Conduct business case analysis and both write and use business cases to effectively facilitate planning goals.
- Develop measurable key performance indicators and deliver status reports, business metrics, and business plans.
- Provide security resources to augment client's existing security resources upon request for security assisted termination, workplace violence, and emergency or short-term needs.
- Develop and maintain contacts with law enforcement partners;
- Encourage the on-going review of the client's investigations and assist in bringing investigations to successful conclusions.
- Formulate training policies, programs, and schedules based on knowledge of identified training needs and coordinate training activities with minimal impact to investigation staff's duties.
- Manage intake and assigning of cases through the client tool.
- Act as a liaison among stakeholders in order to elicit, analyze, communicate and validate requirements for changes to business processes, procedures and systems.
- Provide guidance for team by ensuring goals and objectives are met.
- Provide assistance with procedural review, analysis, and development.
- Provide the client's Investigations with requested information/data in support reports.
- Explore and adopt changing technology in preparedness for and to accommodate evolving company needs.
- Assist the Global Account Director on projects/assignments as needed.
- All other duties, as assigned.
Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) in a related field and/or formal corporate, government, military, or law enforcement investigation and threat assessment training (a combination of formal education and experience in government or corporate protective intelligence/threat assessment programs will be considered). Experience in leading Investigations and leading a team. Pinkerton is an inclusive employer who seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
- Industry relevant certifications preferred, including CTM, CPP, PCI, PSP, etc.
- Extensive experience in a leadership role in a high risk and liability, and rapidly changing environment.
- Extensive experience using quality assurance techniques and strategies to monitor team performance, and compliance with contractually set Service Level Agreements.
- Knowledge of training techniques suitable for different learning styles.
- Law enforcement and/or corporate investigative experience.
- Strong computer investigation skills.
- Experience with software, databases, social media platforms, and heat/target mapping required.
- Demonstrated knowledge of analyzing publicly available information from a deep web and dark web perspective preferred.
- Experience utilizing open source and proprietary applications preferred.
- Able to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures.
- Able to carry out responsibilities with little supervision.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
- Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously with competing priorities and deadlines.
- Strong client orientation and results driven.
- Able to build consensus and influence decision-makers.
- Consistently delivers on commitments and achieves expected business results.
- Able to handle large, complex investigations involving cross-group collaboration.
- Knowledge of internet crime investigation processes and use of related databases.
- Strong project management skills.
- Able to partner with internal departments, investigative groups, and law enforcement agencies.
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
- Serve as an effective team member.
- Able to manage multiple assignments with competing deadlines and under stressful conditions.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
- Able to work independently.
- Maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
- Computer skills; Microsoft 365, strong familiarization with SharePoint, Power BI, and related technology tools and information sources preferred.
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.
- Occasional reaching and lifting of small objects and operating office equipment.
- Ability to adjust focus between close and distance vision.
- Exposure to stressful situations, such as challenging individuals who are in or approaching an unauthorized area.
- Rapid and effective decision-making during unusual or emergency situations.
- Work in environments and under conditions that may require carrying authorized weapons and ammunition, the use of protective gear and devices, and/or awareness of personal safety and safety of others.
- On occasion, may be required to perform stressful and physical activity.
- Respond to occasional emergency situations, at any hour, with short notice.
- Travel, as required.
Salary & Benefits Information:
Rate of pay: $135000 / year.
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.
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.