Investigator Jobs in California

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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Loss Prevention Detective Redondo Beach

  • Redondo Beach, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Redondo Beach, CA
  • 7 hours ago

understanding of law 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
  • 8 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 8 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
  • 12 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 12 hours ago

of banking and/or law enforcement experience in fraud, operations, compliance, or BSA setting is required....

Asset Protection Investigator

  • Beverly Hills, CA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Beverly Hills, CA
  • 12 hours ago

All About Under direction from the Asset Protection Manager or Assistant General Manager Operations, the Asset Protection Associate is responsible for monitoring shortage results, shortage control, investigations...

Protective Services Investigator

  • Emeryville, CA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Emeryville, CA
  • 23 hours 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

trends by analyzing transaction patterns Monitor real time queues and identify high risk transactions within the business portfolio Must be able to interface with customers and operations team during investigative...

Loss Prevention Detective

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

understanding of law 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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Salary for 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 Investigator positions.



Highest Education Level

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 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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