The Corporate Investigator is responsible for investigating reports of internal theft, vandalism, fraud, suspicious activity, and violations of company policy under the guidance of the GI Regional Manager. The Corporate Investigator utilizes technology, analysis, interviewing, and assessment techniques to protect and safeguard personnel, information, and assets.
Investigations range from moderate to complex in nature, with senior investigator and GI Regional Manager collaboration on high-profile or sensitive matters. Corporate Investigators work as part of a team, providing support and resources to local stakeholders across global locations, and are expected to embrace the concepts of continuous process improvement, innovation, and shared risk management.
Key job responsibilities
• Analyze CCTV video, access control systems, and other data collection capabilities in response to incidents to identify behaviors, root causes, locations, potential evidence, and/or person(s) involved.
• Organize, prioritize, and investigate multiple incidents as part of a managed caseload, with overlapping deadlines and priorities, escalating complex matters to the GI Regional Manager as appropriate.
• Collect, document, and preserve video, still images, documents, and other evidence/materials connected to an investigation and maintain them as part of the investigations’ workflow and case adjudication process.
• Conduct interviews of victims, witnesses, and persons of interest utilizing established interviewing techniques and skills specific to corporate investigations, with mentorship from senior team members on complex or sensitive interviews.
• Conduct investigations related to threats originating from external sources outside the company, and internal incidents and issues such as theft of client assets or intellectual property, vandalism across the enterprise.
• Utilize a structured investigative workflow and case management system to track and close investigations and analyze trends and patterns to identify causation, mitigate loss, and support process changes to prevent future incidents.
• Demonstrate developing written and verbal communication skills, including clear and precise writing, effective interpersonal skills, and the ability to empathize and verbally connect with people during both stressful and non-stressful situations while facilitating accurate recollection using non-threatening, non-coercive questioning and open-ended conversation.
• Actively participate in training and mentoring opportunities, seek feedback from senior investigators and GI Regional Managers, and share knowledge with peers as competencies develop.
• Conduct and manage investigations utilizing both automated and manual tools, such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat DC, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Bridge, Microsoft Word, Lenel, Microsoft Outlook, and a cloud-based case management system.
• Assist in compiling and publishing case management metrics.
• Other duties as assigned.
About the team
Why Amazon Security?
At Amazon, security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering delightful customer experiences. Our organization is responsible for creating and maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazon’s products and services. We offer talented security professionals the chance to accelerate their careers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety of areas including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, and physical stores.
Inclusive Team Culture
In Amazon Security, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Ongoing DEI events and learning experiences inspire us to continue learning and to embrace our uniqueness. Addressing the toughest security challenges requires that we seek out and celebrate a diversity of ideas, perspectives, and voices.
Training & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, training, and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.
Basic Qualifications:
- Experience in Incident Management, Threat Management, Corporate Investigations, Law Enforcement, Security Operations, Crisis Management or a related field that involves conducting threat assessments, workplace investigations, and/or incident response
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional experience
- 3+ years’ experience working in Corporate Investigations, Law Enforcement, Security Operations, Incident Management, or a related field
- Experience conducting corporate, product, and/or vendor investigations with increasing complexity
- Foundational investigative and analytical skills specific to a corporate high-tech environment, including CCTV video review and preservation, an understanding of Chain of Custody, and knowledge of the methods of investigation
- Experience conducting investigations using traditional investigative tradecraft, effective interviewing skills, and technology
- Willingness to learn new methods and approaches to seemingly familiar problems/situations
- Experience using a variety of software, including open-source databases, web browsers, remote desktop, and SharePoint
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with the ASIS Professional Investigator’s Manual and the (ASIS) ANSI Standard for Investigations
- Experience using video analytics tools
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or Professional Certified Investigator (PCI) certification
- Experience working with security personnel in a corporate or government environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with competing priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to identify security gaps and opportunities and develop appropriate mitigation recommendations and plans, from a multidisciplinary perspective.
- Interest in building and maintaining Public/Private partnerships and safety-related committees and industry groups.
- Experience managing investigations in a global organization - private sector experience preferred.
- Results-oriented leader that possesses strong influencing skill and is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit
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