Field Investigator Jobs in Columbia, MD

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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Mid Counterintelligence Analyst

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 9 hours ago

Essential Duties: Provides analytic support to senior officials, collectors, and operators throughout the DoD, IC, and law enforcement agencies/organizations and for DIAs CI programs, functions, and...

Counterintelligence Analyst - Army Research, Development, and Acquisition (RDA)

  • Fort Meade, MD (10 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Fort Meade, MD (10 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 9 hours ago

Amentum provides intelligence analysis and security, training and education, and intelligence support strategy and policy support, intelligence and operations support, program management, and international...

Job Posting Title Counterintelligence Analyst - Army Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM)

  • College Park, MD (14 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 9 hours ago
  • College Park, MD (14 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 9 hours ago

Amentum provides intelligence analysis and security, training and education, and intelligence support strategy and policy support, intelligence and operations support, program management, and international...

Retail Loss Prevention Detective

  • Columbia, MD
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbia, MD
  • 1 day ago

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

Retail Loss Prevention Detective - FT

  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago

You will be responsible for guarding, patrolling, and monitoring premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules....

Retail Loss Prevention Detective - PT

  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago

You will be responsible for guarding, patrolling, and monitoring premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules....

Information Security Analyst, Onsite in Washington, 7+ yoe required

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Information Security Analyst, Onsite in Washington, 7+ yoe required Sponsorship available for candidates with an active security clearance. The Information Security Analyst will ensure security...

Investigative Analyst

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Collaborating with Law Enforcement Agencies: liaise with a variety of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies and other organizations to coordinate investigative efforts and share intelligence...

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER II (Administrative Investigator) - #25-003235-0011

  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 days ago

Three (3) years of experience working as afull-time law enforcement officer (certified police officer), experience in lawenforcement function as a police dispatcher, civilian background investigator...

Public Health Investigator II

  • Towson, MD (19 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Towson, MD (19 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 days ago

This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly. Pay Schedule I, Grade 28, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week A vacancy exist in the...

Investigative Analyst

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 days ago

Law Enforcement Agency....

Investigator (Applicant)

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 days ago

Given that distinction, The Metropolitan Police Department is the premiere law enforcement organization in the city....

Experienced Background Investigator - Riverdale, MD

  • Riverdale, MD (16 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 4 days ago
  • Riverdale, MD (16 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 4 days ago

enforcement or investigative functions) within the last 5 years and Completion of New Investigator training A valid driver's license and a personal vehicle Required to carry sufficient motor vehicle...

Credentialed Background Investigator (Part-Time) - Top Secret

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 5 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 5 days ago

Credentialed Background Investigator - Top Secret Xcelerate Solutions is seeking experienced Part-Time Background Investigators nationwide to support our IC customers to help secure the...

Credentialed Background Investigator - Top Secret

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 5 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 5 days ago

Credentialed Background Investigator - Top Secret Xcelerate Solutions is seeking experienced Background Investigators nationwide to support our IC customers to help secure the trustworthiness and...

Demographic Data for Columbia, MD

Moving to Columbia, MD? Find some basic demographic data about Columbia, MD below.


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Salary for Field Investigator Jobs in Columbia, MD

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Field Investigators in Columbia, MD offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
38.1%
High School or GED
16.0%
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 Columbia, MD
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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