Investigator Jobs in San Francisco, CA

An Investigator in the security industry is primarily responsible for conducting thorough and comprehensive investigations into a variety of incidents ranging from breaches of security to criminal activities within an organization. Their daily duties may include gathering and analyzing data, conducting interviews, preparing and presenting investigative reports, and testifying in court if necessary. Investigators may also be required to develop and implement security measures to prevent future incidences.

Important skills for an Investigator in the security industry include excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work independently and make decisions under pressure. Certification in areas such as Certified Protection Professional (CPP) or Professional Certified Investigator (PCI) can be beneficial. Prior to becoming an Investigator, a person may have roles such as a Security Officer, Police Officer, or a Private Detective.

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Retail Loss Prevention Detective

  • San Carlos, CA (21 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • San Carlos, CA (21 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

understanding of law enforcement procedures and professionally participates in legal activities as needed (e.g., police calls, etc.)- Coordinates and complete shrink related activities in partnership...

Cyber Security Analyst - Senior (Only W2 candidates)

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 3 days 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...

Protective Services Investigator

  • Emeryville, CA (7 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Emeryville, CA (7 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 3 days ago

enforcement....

Information Security Analyst I - Customer Trust

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 5 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...

Loss Prevention Detective-1

  • San Mateo, CA (15 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • San Mateo, CA (15 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 6 days ago

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

Surveillance Investigator - San Mateo

  • Redwood City, CA (23 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Redwood City, CA (23 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 6 days ago

manner Collaborate with other investigators and law enforcement agencies as needed to gather information and coordinate efforts Maintain confidentiality and adhere to legal and ethical standards in...

Loss Prevention Detective

  • Daly City, CA (6 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Daly City, CA (6 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 9 days ago

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

Loss Prevention Detective

  • San Carlos, CA (21 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • San Carlos, CA (21 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 9 days ago

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

Surveillance Investigator - San Francisco

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 9 days ago

manner Collaborate with other investigators and law enforcement agencies as needed to gather information and coordinate efforts Maintain confidentiality and adhere to legal and ethical standards in...

Surveillance Investigator - Contra Costa

  • Concord, CA (24 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Concord, CA (24 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 9 days ago

manner Collaborate with other investigators and law enforcement agencies as needed to gather information and coordinate efforts Maintain confidentiality and adhere to legal and ethical standards in...

security measures....

Cyber Security Analyst

  • Brisbane, CA (6 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Brisbane, CA (6 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Work the investigation and resolution of security incidents, including data breaches and malware infections....

Loss Prevention Detective - Alameda

  • Alameda, CA (7 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Alameda, CA (7 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 16 days ago

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

Principal Security Researcher

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 17 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 17 days ago

Company Overview With 80,000 customers across 150 countries, UKG is the largest U.S.-based private software company in the world. And we're only getting started. Ready to bring your bold ideas and...

Lead Security Researcher

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 17 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 17 days ago

Company Overview With 80,000 customers across 150 countries, UKG is the largest U.S.-based private software company in the world. And we're only getting started. Ready to bring your bold ideas and...

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Investigator Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Investigator Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Investigators in San Francisco, CA 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 Investigators in San Francisco, CA
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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