Field Investigator Jobs in Morris Plains, NJ

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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Director/Chief Investigator

  • Morris Plains, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Morris Plains, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Innovate to solve the world's most important challenges This position is intended to convey to the new, independent company, to be named Solstice Advanced Materials when the separation occurs....

Information Security Analyst

  • Edison, NJ (23 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Edison, NJ (23 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Our client has a long term hybrid position to provide operational Information Security support in an enterprise environment. *** Must be local, W2 only This candidate will have 3 to 8 year of...

Fraud Analyst

  • Bogota, NJ (24 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Bogota, NJ (24 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Jeeves is a groundbreaking financial operating system built for global businesses that provides corporate cards, cross-border payments, and spend management software within one unified platform....

Information Security Analyst III (Remote - NC, AZ, NJ, VA)

  • Morristown, NJ (4 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ (4 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

Overview This is a remote role that may be hired only in NC, AZ, NJ, VA. **Remote with ability to travel to Raleigh, North Carolina, Phoenix, Arizona or Morristown, New Jersey, on an as needed...

Remote Work

Senior Information Security Analyst (Remote - NC, VA, NJ, AZ)

  • Morristown, NJ (4 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ (4 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

Overview This is a remote role that may be hired only in NC, AZ, NJ, VA. **Remote with ability to travel to Raleigh, North Carolina, Phoenix, Arizona or Morristown, New Jersey, on an as needed...

Remote Work

Loss Prevention Investigator

  • Paramus, NJ (23 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 13 days ago
  • Paramus, NJ (23 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 13 days ago

Conduct static and mobile surveillance. Proactively investigate habitual offenders who pose a risk to TJX employees....

Sr. Security Researcher, Offensive Security (Red Team)

  • Jersey City, NJ (23 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 13 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (23 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 13 days ago

Who We Are At Corebridge Financial, we believe action is everything. That's why every day we partner with financial professionals and institutions to make it possible for more people to take...

Sr Fraud Investigator

  • Berkeley Heights, NJ (12 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 13 days ago
  • Berkeley Heights, NJ (12 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 13 days ago

Fraud Investigator, Sr. Professional - Grade 9 Role Responsibilities Under moderate supervision by the Fraud Manager, utilize a common approach to solving business process problems related to...

Retail Loss Prevention Detective - FT

  • Woodbridge, NJ (22 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 14 days ago
  • Woodbridge, NJ (22 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 14 days ago

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

AML Investigator II

  • Morristown, NJ (4 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 15 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ (4 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 15 days ago

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Review and analyze alerts generated by the Bank's electronic monitoring software to make a determination as to whether activity warrants further...

Surveillance Investigator- Full Time

  • Newark, NJ (18 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 19 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (18 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 19 days 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...

Information Security Operations Analyst (Contractor)

  • Franklin, NJ (19 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 19 days ago
  • Franklin, NJ (19 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 19 days ago

training and awareness program and conducting end-user training for local site Support internal and external audits Assist Information Global Information Security Office and IT Head in Annual IT Risk...

Contract Background Investigator - New Jersey

  • Newark, NJ (18 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 21 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (18 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 21 days ago

English (United States) Contract Background Investigator - New Jersey Req #99 Newark, NJ, USA Atlantic City, NJ, USA Milltown, NJ, USA Job Description Posted Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 10:00 PM...

Information Security Analyst

  • Raritan, NJ (20 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Raritan, NJ (20 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Notes Role will be Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days ) Possible title 'Application Security Manager/Associate' Must have Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity (preferred) Working knowledge and...

Information Security Analyst I

  • Parsippany, NJ (4 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (4 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Elevate your career at Marotta Controls, a New Jersey Top Workplace three years running! Dedicated to innovation, quality and excellence, we deliver cutting edge control systems for the Aerospace...

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Salary for Field Investigator Jobs in Morris Plains, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Field Investigators in Morris Plains, NJ 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 Field Investigators in Morris Plains, NJ
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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