Field Investigator Jobs in Salt Lake City, UT

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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Logistics Loss Prevention Investigator 2 - Full Time

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 2 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 2 days ago

Develop and maintain a professional relationship with all warehouse personnel, Loss Prevention personnel, guard staff, local law enforcement agencies and other retailers....

Fraud Investigator (Lending)

  • Cottonwood Heights, UT (17 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Cottonwood Heights, UT (17 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 3 days ago

Employee Applicant Privacy Notice Who we are: Shape a brighter financial future with us. Together with our members, we're changing the way people think about and interact with personal finance....

Senior Information Security Analyst - Insider Risk Team Lead

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 3 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 3 days ago

PREFERRED: + Previous law enforcement investigation background is a big plus. + Understanding of machine learning principles is a plus....

Credit Card Fraud Specialist

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 6 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 6 days ago

Genesis10 seeks a Credit Card Fraud Specialist for a 12- month contract assignment in Salt Lake City, UT. Compensation: $28.00 - 30.16 per hour, W2 Key Responsibilities:* Participate in low to...

Logistics Loss Prevention Investigator 1 - Full Time

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 10 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 10 days ago

Develop and maintain a professional relationship with all warehouse personnel, Loss Prevention personnel, guard staff, local law enforcement agencies and other retailers....

Loss Prevention Detective

  • Taylorsville, UT
  • 11 days ago
  • Taylorsville, UT
  • 11 days ago

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

Retail Loss Prevention Detective

  • West Valley City, UT (1 mile from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 13 days ago
  • West Valley City, UT (1 mile from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 13 days ago

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

Fraud Analyst Team Lead (Draper)

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 45+ days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 45+ days ago

Fraud Analyst Team Lead SLC, UT or Richardson, TX (On-Site) - Must be within commutable distance of office An innovative consumer bank is seeking a Fraud Analyst Team Lead to join their growing...

Background Investigator

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 90+ days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 90+ days ago

Complete record searches at law enforcement agencies, courthouses, mental health, financial and educational institutions....

Demographic Data for Salt Lake City, UT

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Salary for Field Investigator Jobs in Salt Lake City, UT

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Field Investigators in Salt Lake City, UT 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 Salt Lake City, UT
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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