Investigator Jobs in California

An Investigator in the security industry is primarily responsible for conducting thorough and comprehensive investigations into a variety of incidents ranging from breaches of security to criminal activities within an organization. Their daily duties may include gathering and analyzing data, conducting interviews, preparing and presenting investigative reports, and testifying in court if necessary. Investigators may also be required to develop and implement security measures to prevent future incidences.

Important skills for an Investigator in the security industry include excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work independently and make decisions under pressure. Certification in areas such as Certified Protection Professional (CPP) or Professional Certified Investigator (PCI) can be beneficial. Prior to becoming an Investigator, a person may have roles such as a Security Officer, Police Officer, or a Private Detective.

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District Attorney Investigator

  • Fairfield, CA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Fairfield, CA
  • 13 hours ago

AND Experience: Three (3) years as a detective/investigator with a District Attorney's office, Sheriff's Department, Police Department, or other recognized public law enforcement agency whose primary...

Special Investigative Services Technician (SIS Technician)

  • Herlong, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Herlong, CA
  • 1 day ago

Serves as an assistant to the Special Investigative Agent (SIA)/Special Investigative Supervisor (SIS) and is responsible for providing assistance during investigations, developing reports, preparing...

Public Defender Investigator I

  • Visalia, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Visalia, CA
  • 1 day ago

Experience: Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in investigations conducting field work or in law enforcement performing criminal investigations....

Senior Global Security Investigator

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago

Partner closely with cross-functional teams, including Human Resources, Legal, Security, and IT, and external stakeholders or law enforcement when necessary....

Public Defender Investigator I

  • Visalia, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Visalia, CA
  • 2 days ago

Experience: Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in investigations conducting field work or in law enforcement performing criminal investigations....

Security Investigator - Level 3/4

  • El Segundo, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • El Segundo, CA
  • 2 days ago

Perform liaison operations with local and federal law enforcement to stay current on security issues facing the Los Angeles region....

Crime Scene Investigator

  • Huntington Beach, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA
  • 3 days ago

Experience: Three (3) years experience in crime scene investigation....

Senior Cyber Security Analyst (Incident Response)

  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 days ago

Scripting and Automation: Python, PowerShell, Bash, or equivalent scripting languages for automating investigation and response tasks. Why DeepSeas?...

Remote Work

Crime Scene Investigator

  • Huntington Beach, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA
  • 4 days ago

and other investigations conducted by other law enforcement agencies....

Welfare Investigator II

  • Mendocino, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Mendocino, CA
  • 4 days ago

Applicants meeting the job requirements and qualifications without prior law enforcement experience will be invited to participate in a written POST Entry Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB...

Welfare Investigator I

  • Mendocino, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Mendocino, CA
  • 4 days ago

Applicants meeting the job requirements and qualifications without prior law enforcement experience will be invited to participate in a written POST Entry Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB...

Investigator

  • Rancho Cordova, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Rancho Cordova, CA
  • 4 days ago

Department of Cannabis Control (Department), the Investigator will independently conduct the most difficult, sensitive, and complex criminal investigations and provide law enforcement outreach to local...

AI Security Researcher - Security - San Jose

  • San Jose, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 5 days ago

Team IntroductionThe Security Engineering team is a research and development (R&D) team that operates within the broader Security and Risk Control Organization. Their core responsibility is to...

Senior Security Researcher (Malware Research - Antivirus Systems)

  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 5 days ago

Company Description Our Mission At Palo Alto Networks everything starts and ends with our mission: Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life. Our vision is a...

Technical Security Investigator

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 5 days ago

Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP) and additional compensation of 25% of the base salary will be added to locality pay....

Demographic Data for California

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Salary for Investigator Jobs in California

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireSecurity research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Investigator positions.



Highest Education Level

Investigators in California 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 Investigators in California
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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