Security Investigator, Senior

Requisition ID # 171816 

Job Category: Real Estate / Facilities 

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Information Technology

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Fresno

Department Overview

The work performed by the Corporate Security Department (CSD) is key to the company’s success in protecting employees, the contract workforce, the public, and the company’s physical assets, including several which are critical to the nation’s power grid infrastructure. The CSD provides a variety of opportunities, including involvement in developing, communicating, and implementing processes and tools relating to investigations, formal communications with company officers, personnel development, and coordination of the company’s physical security efforts. Importance is placed on developing close partnerships with other Lines of Businesses and law enforcement, to ensure quick response and appropriate communication of issues and mitigation plans.

Security Investigators work closely with the company’s Security Control Center, which provides around the clock monitoring of PG&E facility alarms and security camera systems. Security Investigators also work closely with CSD’s team of Physical Security Specialists, and with a large force of contract security officers assigned to numerous PG&E facilities. Security Investigators assist each other in conducting investigations as needed.

Position Summary

The successful candidate will be able to operate independently and conduct investigations and write reports of matters including employee misconduct, workplace violence, and crimes against the company.  Security Investigators also regularly conduct training for employees on security-related topics.  The successful candidate will have established effective relationships with law enforcement in the assigned area and be able to quickly develop additional relationships with other government agencies and community organizations. The successful candidate will be expected to establish necessary liaison relationships at PG&E facilities and law enforcement agencies in the assigned areas of Merced, Mariposa, Madera, Fresno, Kings and Tulare County while developing a working familiarity with PG&E’s business and physical infrastructure. The candidate may also assist with executive protection, emergency response to wildfires, and Public Safety Power Shutoffs as temporary assignments.  

This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and Fresno, CA based on business needs or company requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct the full spectrum of internal and external investigations, including employee misconduct, workplace violence, substance abuse, threats, and criminal activity impacting company personnel or assets
• Gather, analyze, and document evidence; conduct interviews and prepare clear, thorough investigative reports suitable for management review and potential legal proceedings.
• Coordinate closely with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies and develop trusted liaison relationships within assigned jurisdictions.
• Partner with internal stakeholders, including Human Resources, Legal, Physical Security, and Operations, to support risk mitigation and resolution strategies.
• Provide security awareness training and briefings to employees and management on relevant security topics.
• Support emergency response activities and special security assignments as required, which may include temporary duty assignments.
• Maintain familiarity with company facilities, business operations, and physical infrastructure within the assigned area of responsibility.
• Manage multiple investigations simultaneously while prioritizing business risk and operational needs.
• Negotiate with hostile customers and landowners to allow access to PG&E equipment and responsiblities.
• Be available 24/7 to respond to security incidents.
• Be available to supplement the security assignments throughout the enterprise.
• Be available to respond to natural disaster incidents, such as wildfires and earthquakes, and have a working knowledge of the Incident Command System.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• 8years prior law enforcement to include three years of investigative experience
• High school diploma or GED
• CCW-Concealed Carry Weapon license, California
• CA Class C License, or equivalent
• Must be able to qualify for NERC/CIP clearance

Desired:

• BA/BS degree in Criminology, Police Science, Criminal Justice Administration
• Ability to complete and/or oversee a comprehensive investigation
• Ability to author a comprehensive report of investigation
• Ability to prioritize, plan, perform and communicate activities in written and verbal form
• Strong public speaking skills with the ability to communicate with various levels of bargaining units and management employees
• Ability to manage a caseload and to prioritize the immediate needs of business clients
• Proactive self-starter and the flexibility to support the Security Investigations team
• Ability to self-manage time and workload to meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated ability to manage a separate security program for which the Corporate Security department has lead responsibility

PG&E is providing the full salary/pay range for this position.  The actual amount paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, internal equity, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, and geographic location.  The range to reasonably expect will be between the minimum and midpoint listed below.  The final decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to the factors above. This job is also eligible to participate in PG&E’s discretionary incentive compensation programs. 

California Min: $97,000.00

California Mid: $125,000.00

California Max $154,000.00