Field Investigator Jobs in Woodbridge, 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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Clinical Forensic Specialist - Child Advocacy Center Bronx

  • New York, NY (20 miles from Woodbridge, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (20 miles from Woodbridge, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Work as a member of a dynamic CAC multidisciplinary team to provide child victims of sexual abuse and severe physical abuse and their impacted family members with an array of specialized,...

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Investigator - Network Services - Full Time

  • New York, NY (20 miles from Woodbridge, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (20 miles from Woodbridge, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Coordinate with state, federal, or local law enforcement agencies, legal teams, colleagues, or supervisors as needed....

Assistant Supervising Rackets Investigator

  • New York, NY (20 miles from Woodbridge, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (20 miles from Woodbridge, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Collaborate with various law enforcement agencies and outside organizations. Conduct surveillance to obtain and compile intelligence....

Senior Rackets Investigator

  • New York, NY (20 miles from Woodbridge, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (20 miles from Woodbridge, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Collaborate with various law enforcement agencies and outside organizations. Conduct surveillance to obtain and compile intelligence....

Supervising Rackets Investigator

  • New York, NY (20 miles from Woodbridge, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (20 miles from Woodbridge, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Collaborate with various law enforcement agencies and outside organizations. Conduct surveillance to obtain and compile intelligence....

Corporate Security Senior Investigator

  • New York, NY (20 miles from Woodbridge, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (20 miles from Woodbridge, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

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Clinical Fraud Investigator II - Registered Nurse and CPC - Carelon Payment Integrity SIU

  • Iselin, NJ (1 mile from Woodbridge, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Iselin, NJ (1 mile from Woodbridge, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Collaborates with the Special Investigation Unit and other internal areas on matters of mutual concern....

Loss Prevention Fraud Analyst-Career Path

  • New York, NY (20 miles from Woodbridge, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (20 miles from Woodbridge, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

At U.S. Bank, were on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions, enabling the communities we support to grow and...

Cyber Security Analyst

  • New York, NY (20 miles from Woodbridge, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (20 miles from Woodbridge, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Job Title : Cyber Security Analyst Location: New York, NY (Onsite 5 days a week) Position Type: Contract (C2H Contract to Hire) The client prefers candidates with established local presence. Note:...

Public Safety Investigator, NS

  • New York, NY (20 miles from Woodbridge, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (20 miles from Woodbridge, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Experience conducting surveillance. Experience facilitating interactions with law enforcement agencies on the federal, state and local levels. Experience leading team operations....

Public Safety Investigator, NS

  • New York City, NY (18 miles from Woodbridge, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York City, NY (18 miles from Woodbridge, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Experience conducting surveillance. Experience facilitating interactions with law enforcement agencies on the federal, state and local levels. Experience leading team operations....

Loss Prevention Detective

  • Staten Island, NY (11 miles from Woodbridge, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Staten Island, NY (11 miles from Woodbridge, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

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

Criminal Investigator

  • New York, NY (20 miles from Woodbridge, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • New York, NY (20 miles from Woodbridge, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Employees covered by either retirement system who reach age 50 or over with at least twenty years of service as law enforcement officers are qualified for law enforcement retirement....

Fraud Investigator

  • New York, NY (20 miles from Woodbridge, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • New York, NY (20 miles from Woodbridge, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

At Freddie Mac, our mission of Making Home Possible is what motivates us, and it's at the core of everything we do. Since our charter in 1970, we have made home possible for more than 90 million...

Retail Loss Prevention Detective- FT

  • Woodbridge, NJ
  • 7 days ago
  • Woodbridge, NJ
  • 7 days ago

Additional responsibilities of the Detective include: + Providing loss prevention support and awareness through policies, procedures, and personal involvement + Providing surveillance and assisting...

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Salary for Field Investigator Jobs in Woodbridge, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Field Investigators in Woodbridge, NJ offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
38.2%
High School or GED
15.8%
Master's Degree
15.7%
Associate's Degree
13.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.8%
Some College
2.9%
Doctorate Degree
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 Woodbridge, 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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