Risk Management Investigator

Job Title

Public Safety & Security Investigator

To conduct investigations, either to prevent criminal activity or to discover the identity of someone who has committed a crime. Investigate allegations of workplace violence or other reported misconduct as assigned the Director of Security. Assignments may include working as a member of an investigative team or working with area law enforcement agencies.

• Valid driver's license. Maintains active certification as required for training
• High School Diploma or Equivalent. Graduate of police academy
• At least one (1) year of law enforcement experience with 3 years' experience as an investigator on a police force

• Associate degree in criminal justice, public administration or similar field

• Knowledge of law, court procedures, and police procedures and processes
• Ability to work independently and to direct team members in conducting investigations
• Good oral and written communication skills to present testimony accurately and clearly and to prepare reports on investigations
• Good employee relations skills to conduct effective interviews with suspects and witnesses
• Ability to operate calmly in stressful situations
• Ability to operate computer and various types of surveillance equipment
• Good hearing and visual acuity necessary for surveillance duties and for interviewing witnesses and suspects
• Skilled in evidence collection
• Demonstrated skills in use various law enforcement weapons

• Conducts timely investigations on drug diversion, officer complaints, fraud, forgery, theft, etc.
• Receives information from compliance management system, responds appropriately to any variances, and assists department leaders with investigations or resolving complaints from patients and employees.
• Uses de-escalation methods to communicate with disgruntled patients and employees.
• Serves as a resource in employee terminations.
• Examines on campus crime scenes, coordinates all evidence recovery with responding police agencies if necessary, photographs crime scene, and investigates for clues.
• Conducts interviews of witnesses and suspects to get information relating to crimes or allegations of misconduct.
• Applies for arrest warrants through Hall County Magistrate Office.
• Prepares reports on findings and analyzes reports from other investigating parties.
• Works with prosecutor's office and testifies in court about facts and evidence in cases being tried.
• Participates, as assigned, as part of an investigative team in conducting narcotics diversion cases, fraud/embezzlement, theft, or other cases of misconduct requiring investigation. Investigative measures may include surveillance or operating in an undercover capacity.
• Operates electronic surveillance equipment, radio, and photographic equipment appropriate to a particular assignment. Assists with strategic placement of surveillance equipment.
• Frequently cooperates and shares information with other Security and law enforcement agencies.
• Serves as the training officer for all security staff on restraints, expandable baton, firearms safety, defensive tactics, taser certification, use of force and verbal de-escalation, and body cameras.
• Ensures that all training and certifications of staff are current and documented.
• Discusses performance concerns with Director and develops action plans for remedial training and education.
• Subject matter expert on security reporting software. Reviews incident reports by security staff and completes follow-up investigations if necessary.
• Daily review of all shift reports to ensure accuracy.
• Trains officers on basic investigation techniques for all potential issues that may arise.
• Conducts threat/vulnerability assessments of all NGHS locations including off-site facilities and medical clinics.
• May provide security shift assistance when necessary.
• May transport people, equipment, supplies to various campus locations.

• Weight Lifted:
  Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time
• Weight Carried:
  Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time
• Vision:
  Heavy, Occasionally 0-30% of time
• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending:
  Occasionally 0-30%
• Standing/Walking:
  Frequently 31-65%
• Pushing/Pulling:
  Occasionally 0-30%
• Intensity of Work:
  Frequently 31-65%
• Job Requires:
  Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding, Driving

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Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.