Investigator Jobs in Washington

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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Sr Staff Security Researcher - EDR

  • Olympia, WA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 14 hours ago

You will investigate emerging attack techniques, design novel detection approaches, and help shape the future of our EDR platform....

Auto Fraud Investigator BL Risk Analyst II

  • Olympia, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 2 days ago

analysis using back-end customer profile and transactional systems; conduct appropriate research with industry peers and law enforcement. * Evaluate investigative findings, draft clear and concise...

Senior Security Threat Intelligence Investigator

  • Seattle, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 3 days ago

Senior Cybersecurity Threat Intelligence Investigator open in the F5 Seattle HQ. The Job Description is intended to be a general representation of the responsibilities and requirements of the job....

Surveillance Investigator

  • Vancouver, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Vancouver, WA
  • 3 days ago

The Surveillance Investigator must have great intuition and the ability to process many mitigating factors during the course of the investigation....

Security Researcher II

  • Redmond, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • Redmond, WA
  • 5 days ago

As part of this research, our team works collaboratively with many teams across Microsoft to investigate, develop, and deploy security features that help discover and mitigate the biggest threats to...

Senior Security Researcher

  • Redmond, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • Redmond, WA
  • 5 days ago

This position will be responsible for responding to customer escalations, performing False Positive and False Negative investigations, creating/tuning threat detection, and acting as a tier-2 escalation...

Cyber Security Analyst III - SIEM Engineering (Splunk) 03866 NWSOL

  • Richland, WA
  • 10 days ago
  • Richland, WA
  • 10 days ago

Location: Richland, Washington Title: Cyber Security Analyst III - SIEM Engineering (Splunk) Schedule (FT/PT): Regular Full Time Travel Required: No Clearance: Ability to Obtain North Wind...

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Surveillance Investigator

  • Seattle, WA
  • 10 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 10 days ago

to monitor subjects covertly + Document and report observations, activities, and any relevant information in a clear and concise manner + Collaborate with other investigators and law enforcement agencies...

e-Discovery Investigator/Analyst

  • Seattle, WA
  • 10 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 10 days ago

the Director of Global Security Investigations....

Loss Prevention Investigator

  • Bellevue, WA
  • 10 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA
  • 10 days ago

Prior experience utilizing surveillance systems to conduct investigations. Wicklander Zulawski or equivalent certified....

Conduct forensic investigations, including evidence acquisition, analysis, and preservation in accordance with legal and regulatory standards....

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DSHS OOS Investigator 3

  • Seattle, WA
  • 11 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 11 days ago

Conduct surveillance and manage confidential informants alongside law enforcement. Prepare a detailed, clear, objective, thorough, and comprehensive criminal investigative report....

Collaborate with law enforcement, judicial entities, families, facilities, local office staff, other regional offices, and community agencies/partners regarding client needs....

Support forensic investigations by collecting and analyzing digital evidence from systems, networks, and applications....

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Investigative Analyst (Criminal Analyst)

  • Seattle, WA
  • 13 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 13 days ago

Help Duties As an Investigative Analyst (Criminal Analyst), at the full performance level, you will perform the following duties: Support law enforcement operations and contribute to strategies to protect...

Demographic Data for Washington

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Salary for Investigator Jobs in Washington

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 Washington 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 Washington
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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