Field Investigator Jobs in California

A Field Investigator in the security industry is responsible for conducting detailed investigations to gather facts and evidence for various types of inquiries. They generally work for private security companies, law enforcement agencies, insurance companies, or legal firms. Their tasks may include surveillance, interviews, information gathering, evidence collection, document review, and report writing. They may also use specialized equipment, such as video cameras, to gather information, and they often work in the field, traveling to various locations as part of their investigations.

Before becoming a Field Investigator, a person may have roles such as a Police Officer, Security Officer, or Private Investigator. These roles provide the necessary skills and experience, such as observation skills, analytical thinking, communication skills, and understanding of legal procedures. Potential Field Investigators should also have relevant certifications such as Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Professional Certified Investigator (PCI), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). These certifications are provided by professional associations like ASIS International and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners and demonstrate the holder's competency in conducting investigations.

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Loss Prevention Detective Redondo Beach

  • Redondo Beach, CA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Redondo Beach, CA
  • 8 hours ago

enforcement procedures and professionally participates in legal activities as needed (e.g., police calls, etc.)...

Cyber Security Analyst - Senior (Only W2 candidates)

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 9 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 9 hours ago

Cyber Security Analyst - Senior (Only W2 candidates) Non-local candidates need to relocate. Open only for W2 candidates. Required qualifications: Bachelor s degree in cybersecurity, information...

Senior Fraud Investigator

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 14 hours ago

enforcement experience in fraud, operations, compliance, or BSA setting is required....

Asset Protection Investigator

  • Beverly Hills, CA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Beverly Hills, CA
  • 14 hours ago

What This Position is All About Under direction from the Asset Protection Manager or Assistant General Manager Operations, the Asset Protection Associate is responsible for monitoring shortage...

Protective Services Investigator

  • Emeryville, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Emeryville, CA
  • 1 day ago

enforcement....

Security Operations Analyst

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago

Location: REMOTE Salary: $35.00 USD Hourly - $40.00 USD Hourly Description: Position: SOC Analyst Experience Required: 3-5+ years Location: Remote - EST Hours Type: Contract Duration: 6+ Months...

Surveillance Investigator- Full Time

  • Livermore, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Livermore, CA
  • 1 day ago

(fixed/mobile) Strong attention to detail with commitment to accuracy and quality Self-starter who holds themselves accountable for results and performance Military or Law Enforcement background Experience...

Chief Public Defender Investigator

  • CA
  • 1 day ago
  • CA
  • 1 day ago

A typical way to obtain this knowledge and abilities would be: Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Administration of Justice, Criminology, Public Administration, Sociology, Psychology...

Information Security Analyst

  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 1 day ago

Fusion Center Collaboration: Work within a fusion center environment, partnering with the Physical Security Operations Center to align cybersecurity efforts with physical security measures, serving...

Fraud Specialist

  • Livermore, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Livermore, CA
  • 1 day ago

Coordinate fraud claims processing with members, internal departments, vendors, merchants, financial institutions, and law enforcement agencies....

Information Security Analyst

  • Anaheim, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Anaheim, CA
  • 2 days ago

Information Security Analyst Anaheim, CA Information Security Analyst - $110K+ DOE On-Site | Anaheim, CA Full-Time | Direct Hire Start Immediately | Excellent Benefits Are you a cybersecurity pro...

Fraud Analyst eCommerce

  • Beverly Hills, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Beverly Hills, CA
  • 2 days ago

ABOUT US Fashion Nova is the world's leading trend-to-market fashion and lifestyle brand with high-growth categories across its Women, Men, Kids and Beauty divisions. Renowned for delivering the...

Loss Prevention Detective

  • Palmdale, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Palmdale, CA
  • 2 days ago

enforcement procedures and professionally participates in legal activities as needed (e.g., police calls, etc.)...

Information Security Analyst I - Customer Trust

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago

Who We Are: We're on a mission to build the best platform in the world for engineers to understand and scale their systems, applications, and teams. We operate at high scale-trillions of data...

Surveillance Investigator - San Jose, CA

  • San Jose, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 3 days ago

Get paid to learn the ropes of fraud investigation and real-world surveillance....

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Field Investigator Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Field Investigator Jobs in California

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireSecurity research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Field Investigator positions.



Highest Education Level

Field Investigators in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
38.2%
High School or GED
15.9%
Master's Degree
15.6%
Associate's Degree
13.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.8%
Some College
2.9%
Doctorate Degree
2.8%
Some High School
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Field Investigators in California
4-6 years
27.1%
2-4 years
25.1%
1-2 years
22.0%
Less than 1 year
9.6%
10+ years
8.5%
6-8 years
6.6%
None
1.1%


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