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Criminal Investigator

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Conducts criminal and fraud investigations while enforcing criminal laws and institutional regulations that promote the protection and safety of SCI assets, associates, and guests on SCI property. Manage investigations in concert with local law enforcement.

Job Responsibilities

• Investigates criminal activity and coordinates efforts and discovery with local law enforcement. Conducts skillful interviews of suspects, complainants, and witnesses to obtain information beneficial to the investigation and the apprehension and conviction of offenders.
• Conducts crime scene searches appropriately searching for and preserving evidence; maintains evidence custody records. Takes crime scene photos. Reviews security / surveillance footage.
• Conducts surveillance, investigations and internal investigations
• Prepares investigative and activity reports, maintains records, follows evidence custody procedures, and responds to correspondence. Maintains confidentiality including securing evidence from unintentional breach.
• Builds working relationship with law enforcement agencies to facilitate cooperative investigations.
• Gives credible testimony in the criminal and civil courts.
• Emergency call out may be required to remain onsite or work extended hours during man-made or natural disasters
• Identifies physical and cash handling criminal vulnerabilities; advises on appropriate and reasonable security and safety preventative measures to mitigate criminal activity.
• Completes complex and unique assignments independently. Self manages workload, communicating and clarifying deliverables and expectations. Collaborates with colleagues on investigative techniques. Takes the initiative to discuss assignments, expectations, priorities and deadlines as well as seek guidance and coaching from manager. Adjusts quickly to new work structures, processes, requirements or cultures. Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Recommends efficiencies to team and manager. Documents work as part of deliverables, resulting in high quality materials for internal and external usage.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma
• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Science, criminal justice or related discipline a plus

Certifications & Licenses

• Honorably retired or former licensed peace officer
• Current LEOSA certification able to conceal/carry firearm

Experience

• At least ten (10) years' criminal investigation or detective experience filing of major felony criminal cases
• At least three (3) years' corporate fraud and criminal investigations collaborating with local, state, and federal law enforcement
• Verifiable relationships with multiple local and state as well as federal law enforcement agencies

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to effect forcible arrests of violators; ability to communicate with witnesses and complainants in an effective manner.
• Cognitive Ability including reason, plan, solve problems, think abstractly, comprehend complex ideas, learn quickly, learn from experience, and appropriately apply learning to new situations.
• Process and results oriented, motivated to keep projects moving ahead by removing obstacles and exploring alternatives.
• Ability to create clear reports and data visualizations to assist in decision-making and problem analysis
• Conversant in law enforcement discipline and procedures
• Must have a positive attitude, a drive to continually advance your understanding of the industry and business, and highly self-motivated
• Ability to build professional and trusting business relations with management
• Professional written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient MS Office Suite skills
• Local or long distance travel may be required for training or other business purposes occasionally

Postal Code: 77019 Category (Portal Searching): Logistics Job Location: US-TX - Houston