Field Investigator Remote & Hybrid Only Jobs in Illinois

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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Payments Fraud Investigator

  • Stripe, Inc.
  • Chicago, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 6 days ago

You will conduct deep-dive analyses of merchant accounts, lead cross-functional projects, and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance our fraud detection and prevention strategies at scale....

Hybrid

Sr. Security Researcher, TAC Cloud (Remote)

  • CrowdStrike
  • Romeoville, IL
  • 20 days ago
  • Romeoville, IL
  • 20 days ago

As a global leader in cybersecurity, CrowdStrike protects the people, processes and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011, our mission hasn't changed - we're here to stop...

Remote

Internal Fraud Investigator (Hybrid)

  • Enova
  • Chicago, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 30+ days ago

enforcement or investigations field 5+ years of experience in one or more of the following: Information Security, demonstrating experience in investigating and data loss incident response In depth...

Hybrid

Sr. Security Researcher II, Persona Ops (Remote)

  • CrowdStrike
  • Romeoville, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Romeoville, IL
  • 30+ days ago

As a global leader in cybersecurity, CrowdStrike protects the people, processes and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011, our mission hasn't changed - we're here to stop...

Remote

Demographic Data for Illinois

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Salary for Field Investigator Jobs in Illinois

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

Field Investigators in Illinois offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
38.4%
Master's Degree
15.9%
High School or GED
15.5%
Associate's Degree
13.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.7%
Doctorate Degree
2.9%
Some College
2.8%
Some High School
0.6%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Field Investigators in Illinois
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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