Field Investigator Jobs in New York

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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Information Security Analyst (HELPS)

  • Albany, NY
  • 7 hours ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 7 hours ago

Albany County Information Security Analyst (HELPS) in Albany , New York DEPARTMENT: Division of Information ServicesSALARY: $64,731BENEFITS: Paid Time-Off Tuition Reimbursement NYS Retirement...

Lead Security Operations Analyst

  • New York, NY
  • 8 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 8 hours ago

Lead Security Operations Analyst Location: US-NY-Queens - 11432 Jobcode: 11432 Partner closely with detection and response engineers to identify any gaps in logging coverage to ensure we maintain...

Cyber Security Specialist - Incident Response and Forensics

  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago

Cyber Security Specialist - Incident Response and Forensics Title: Cyber Security Specialist - Incident Response & Forensics Location: New York, NY 10004 Duration: 12 Months Contract Description...

Retail Loss Prevention Detective

  • Carle Place, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • Carle Place, NY
  • 3 days ago

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

Retail Loss Prevention Detective - FT

  • Clifton Park, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • Clifton Park, NY
  • 4 days ago

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

Fraud Analyst

  • New York, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 4 days ago

Collaborate with other departments, law enforcement, and external agencies as well as other financial institutions to gather information and pursue investigations....

years of full-time paid experience as a health professional in a position which requires data collection and the reading and interpretation of medical charts and medical information in support of surveillance...

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Senior Software Developer, AWS Proactive Security Detective Tooling

  • New York, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 5 days ago

Come join a creative team of Software Developers and Security Engineers dedicated to the security of Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud computing environment for all of AWS customers. Since 2006, our...

Senior Information Security Analyst

  • New York, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 5 days ago

Our secret to leading the way in hospitality? We put our people first! At Shake Shack, our mission is to Stand For Something Good in all that we do. From our teams to our neighborhoods, we're...

Cyber Security Analyst

  • New York City, NY
  • 6 days ago
  • New York City, NY
  • 6 days ago

Job Title: Cyber Security Analyst Location: New york City, NY (Onsite) Roles and Responsibilities: As a Cyber Security analyst, you are responsible for preventing theft, loss, or unauthorized...

Supervisory Criminal Investigator

  • White Plains, NY
  • 6 days ago
  • White Plains, NY
  • 6 days ago

Or, if you are age 37 through 56 you must be eligible to retire age 57 with 20 years of covered law enforcement service....

Supervisory Criminal Investigator (ASAC)

  • White Plains, NY
  • 6 days ago
  • White Plains, NY
  • 6 days ago

Or, if you are age 37 through 56 you must be eligible to retire at age 57 with 20 years of covered law enforcement service....

Fraud Analyst

  • New York, NY
  • 6 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 6 days ago

About MCU: At Municipal Credit Union, we believe that an incredible culture helps create a happy and motivated team that works hard to achieve the best results for themselves and their members....

Overnight Asset Protection Investigator

  • New York, NY
  • 7 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 7 days ago

What This Position is All About Under direction from the Asset Protection Manager or Assistant General Manager Operations, the Asset Protection Associate is responsible for monitoring shortage...

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Field Investigator Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Field Investigator Jobs in New York

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 New York offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
38.1%
High School or GED
16.0%
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 New York
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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