Field Investigator Jobs in San Antonio, TX

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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Why USAA? At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for...

Investigator

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 3 days ago

What you get to do: Detect and contact shoplifters following the five elements of apprehension Perform guest surveillance to detect and deter vandalism, unauthorized vending, and sexual predators while...

Investigator - Surveillance

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 4 days ago

enforcement agencies as needed to gather information and coordinate efforts Maintain confidentiality and adhere to legal and ethical standards in conducting surveillance operations QUALIFICATIONS (...

Information Security Analyst II

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 9 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 9 days ago

"I can succeed as an Information Security Analyst II." The Information Security Group, within ITG has an opening for an Information Security Analyst II, who will work on Identity Access Management...

Retail Fraud Specialist I Bilingual English and Spanish Required (Stone Oak)

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 9 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 9 days ago

JobID: 210631831 Category: Fraud JobSchedule: Full time Posted Date: 2025-06-04T15:53:10+00:00 JobShift: Variable : At JPMorganChase, you'll be at the forefront of delivering exceptional customer...

Fraud Analyst

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 21 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 21 days ago

Key Responsibilities Transaction Surveillance: Your primary responsibility will be to continuously monitor various transactions, online activities, and data to spot suspicious patterns or anomalies....

Information Security Analyst III

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 25 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 25 days ago

Its about taking care of people, our people. Are you known for your ability to think outside the box? Are you never satisfied with good enough? Does solving complex problems and ensuring...

Fraud Specialist I Bilingual English and Spanish Required

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 30+ days ago

JobID: 210626978 Category: Fraud JobSchedule: Full time Posted Date: 2025-05-29T15:40:07+00:00 JobShift: Variable : At JPMorganChase, you'll be at the forefront of delivering exceptional customer...

Retail Fraud Specialist I Bilingual English and Spanish Required

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 30+ days ago

At JPMorganChase, you'll be at the forefront of delivering exceptional customer service, where each day presents the same opportunities to make a meaningful difference. You'll engage in creative...

Merchant Payment Fraud Analyst Lead - Insurance Merchant

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 60+ days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 60+ days ago

Why USAA? At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for...

Digital Forensic Examiner

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 90+ days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 90+ days ago

Title: Digital Forensic Examiner Positions Contingent on Contract Award KBR is actively seeking skilled professionals across a variety of high-impact cybersecurity roles-from Incident Response and...

Demographic Data for San Antonio, TX

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Salary for Field Investigator Jobs in San Antonio, TX

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Field Investigator positions.



Highest Education Level

Field Investigators in San Antonio, TX offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
38.2%
High School or GED
15.9%
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 San Antonio, TX
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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