Senior Corporate Security Field Investigator

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At Regions, the Senior Corporate Security Field Investigator works closely with branch associates, bank management, senior leaders, Human Resources, law enforcement and others for the purpose of detecting and investigating cases of fraud, theft, robbery, workplace violence and other criminal activity. Associates at this level conducts the most difficult investigations consisting of multiple jurisdictions, large amounts of loss, and newer or evolving criminal schemes.

Senior investigators are assigned the most complex and difficult special research projects and partners with clients to identify and resolve complex or sensitive issues.

• Conducts investigations into internal and external criminal activity directed at bank or customers, or where the bank has been used as a facilitator
• Conducts the most difficult investigations consisting of multiple jurisdictions, large amounts of loss, and newer or evolving criminal schemes
• Conducts suspect/ witness interviews, collects evidence, and is involved in the case management system
• Documents investigative findings which may be shared with other internal departments and/or external agencies
• Performs physical security risk assessments of Regions locations and recommends levels of enhanced security
• Provides executive security protection
• Conducts security-based training for Regions associates and Regions customers
• Maintains appropriate level of liaison with senior bank leaders, law enforcement officials, prosecutors, and other security professionals
• Participates in financial crimes task forces and outside training
• Monitors fraud and loss trends, and shares the information with market managers and makes important recommendations for countermeasures
• Conducts difficult research projects
• Testifies in court and other legal proceedings as needed
• Responds to unscheduled and after-hours calls and emergencies as they arise
• Regularly travels to assigned areas within the Regions footprint for various security and bank related reasons
• Represents the Area Security Manager in his/her absence at meetings and other bank and non-Bank events
• Coaches and provides guidance to less tenured field investigators using contextual knowledge and awareness of cultural and industry best practices
• Assists with training other investigators
• May enter into indemnity agreements when trying to recover funds lost to fraud

This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.

• Bachelor’s degree and ten (10) years of experience in law enforcement with a focus on Financial Crimes investigations
• Or High School Diploma or GED and fourteen (14) years of experience in law enforcement with a focus on Financial Crimes investigations
• High School Diploma or GED and eighteen (18) years of directly related experience within Regions Corporate Security may also qualify
• Ability to travel 25% of time
• Ability to travel on short/limited notice some of which includes overnight travel
• Criminal investigative experience; suspect and witness interview experience
• Requires a valid driver's license and a driving record which reflects no license suspensions or revocations, and no convictions for a motoring offense
• May be required to respond to calls after hours, weekends and emergencies

• Firearms certification and/or be able to be trained to handle firearms and obtain certifications
• Must be able to complete semi-annual requalification
• Must be able to carry a firearm in performance of duties

• Master's degree
• Hold certification(s) for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Certified Professional Investigator (CPI), and/or Certified Fraud Specialist (CFS)
• Knowledge of bank systems
• Prior experience in law enforcement and/or financial crimes investigations
• Prior experience with case management systems

• Ability to adequately document incidents and cases in report format
• Ability to collaborate with other Subject Matter Experts
• Ability to conduct internet searches as a part of the investigative process
• Ability to respond calls after hours, weekends and emergencies
• Basic computer skills - ability to type reports on word processing software and ability to create and deliver PowerPoint presentations
• Builds constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect
• Effective public speaking skills with ability to conduct in person training sessions
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience with Grand Jury testifying and trials
• Good judgment and…