Security Investigator II

Responsible for conducting investigations to minimize loss exposure to Cox Communications by investigating all criminal acts against Cox including but not limited to external thefts, vandalism, ID theft, fraud, violence in the workplace, burglary and other intentional criminal or similar acts.  

Job Responsibilities:

• Plans, organizes, and conducts difficult and complex investigations related to both internal and external security issues, including but not limited to, theft of telecommunication services, i.e. piracy, the possession, use or sale of illegal equipment; fraud, Identity Theft, credit Card Fraud, Avoidance of payment; damage to property and assaults against Cox employees. Testifies in court or administrative hearings as required.
• Analyzes and evaluates investigative progress to assess priorities, leads and predetermines goals and objectives.  Participates in the identification of resources to support investigations.
• Establishes connections between suspects and other violators by linking evidence uncovered from various sources.
• Develops investigative strategy, interviews employees and vendors, obtains admissions, and documents investigation with evidence so that criminal and/or civil procedures are facilitated.
• Collaborates with all company stakeholders including but not limited to Human Resources, legal, operations, etc.
• Maintains a liaison with local, state, federal law enforcement agencies in order to achieve maximum results and business support.
• Prepares clear, comprehensive and cohesive investigative reports and statistical data in a timely manner.
• Testifies in courts and administrative hearings on investigation results.
• Participates in and/or responds to actual business crisis, interruptions, or disasters. 
• Reviews and analyzes functional business operations businesses and associated processes to identify security vulnerabilities and weaknesses in order to recommend strategies for prevention, mitigation and recovery. 
• Develops and presents training programs for employees, contractors, and temporary employees on a plethora of security related topics, to include but not limited to personal security, robbery, information security, due diligence, workplace violence, building access control, etc.
• Utilizes Cox Risk 360 system to track all cases
• Maintains an ethical standard beyond reproach and adopts a sense of personal responsibility for the investigative duties.
• Builds and maintains positive liaisons with both internal Cox Communications departments and governmental agencies.
• Attends risk management conferences and meetings appropriate for this position.
• Maintains relationships with peers across CEI Security. 

Qualifications:

Job Requirements: 

Required: 

• Where permitted by applicable law, must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to be considered for U.S. based job. (Reasonable accommodations for medical and religious objections will be considered.)
• 5 or more years of experience required in related field (i.e. Fraud, Theft, Security, Business, etc.)
• 3 or more years of experience required if candidate possesses a related advanced degree 
• Proficient interviewing and interrogation techniques to conduct independent, thorough investigations in the areas of theft, fraud, violent acts, vandalism, etc., to obtain factual information
• Requires strong knowledge of CCTV, alarms and use of covert equipment, MS Office applications, i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Excellent decision making, interpersonal, written, verbal, presentation and collaborative skills to work effectively with teams throughout the organization and external contacts
• This position requires leadership, teamwork, adaptability, and problem solving skills

Preferred: 

• A bachelor’s degree in an area of study relevant to this position and at least 10 years of experience with a major law enforcement, intelligence, public or private sector security organization.  
• Ability to effectively present information to senior management, attorneys, judges and federal, state, local enforcement authorities. Corporate Security experience is a plus.
• Security Clearance eligible
• Experience in incident management and business continuity preferred
• Experience in telecommunications industry desired
• Certification or accreditation from a Risk or Security Management Association or governing body

Who We Are

About Cox 

We are the Cox family of businesses. We’ve been making our mark since 1898 by building and evolving world-class businesses, staying true to our values, and encouraging top talent to always look for growth and impact while building a career with us.  Our primary divisions – Cox Communications and Cox Automotive – are driving a new wave of innovation, powering smart cities with powerhouse broadband communications and pioneering greener, more progressive transportation alternatives for individuals and fleet operators.  We’re also expanding into new spaces like cleantech and healthcare to rev up our momentum toward building a better future for the next generation.  We’re looking for the talent today who will be our leaders tomorrow. Sound intriguing? Learn more about where we are today, where we hope you’ll be going with us, and the common purpose that unites us at coxenterprises.com. 

Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO).  For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page.

Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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