Corporate Security Investigator

About the role

Las Vegas, NV – Corporate investigations, workplace investigations, fraud, asset protection, loss prevention, HR investigations, multi-state. Law enforcement experience welcome; CFE certification; veterans encouraged to apply. Swickard Auto Group is a hospitality company that sells and services cars, operating 40+ rooftops across the West Coast, Alaska, and Hawaii. The Shared Services team in Las Vegas supports the full store network. The Corporate Security Investigator reports to the Director of Corporate Security and conducts complex investigations into suspected fraud, theft, asset misappropriation, financial misconduct, workplace threats, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other alleged violations of law or company policy across Swickard locations, partnering with HR, Legal, Finance, IT, and operational leadership to establish facts, protect assets, and strengthen internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Conduct prompt, thorough, and impartial investigations from intake through closure — including planning, defining scope, prioritizing cases, and managing concurrent assignments.
• Investigate misconduct involving vehicle inventory, loaners, customer transactions, refunds, payments, vendors, and other company assets.
• Interview complainants, witnesses, and subjects; assess credibility and corroborate statements with evidence.
• Collect, analyze, document, and preserve records, surveillance footage, communications, transaction data, and physical or electronic evidence; coordinate authorized electronic evidence collection with IT and cybersecurity personnel.
• Maintain secure case records, evidence integrity, chain-of-custody documentation, and case tracking consistent with retention requirements and legal-directed preservation holds.
• Prepare objective reports distinguishing allegations, established facts, unresolved issues, findings, and recommendations.
• Support Human Resources with fact‑finding into employee complaints and disputes — employment decisions remain with authorized leadership in consultation with HR and Legal.
• Maintain working knowledge of applicable laws, policies, and investigative requirements; coordinate legal interpretation and compliance concerns with Legal and HR.
• Identify recurring misconduct, emerging risks, and control weaknesses; recommend improvements to policies, procedures, training, and safeguarding practices.
• Promptly escalate threats, suspected retaliation, significant losses, conflicts of interest, and other urgent concerns.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and law enforcement; coordinate referrals and assistance requests with the Director of Corporate Security and Legal.
• Support litigation through record organization, evidence preservation, coordination with Legal and outside counsel, and testimony in administrative, civil, or criminal proceedings as required.
• Uphold ethical standards, treat participants fairly, and restrict sensitive information to individuals with an authorized business or legal need.
• Oversee Lost and Found training, semiannual compliance audits, documented property disposition, and corrective actions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and 5+ years of relevant corporate, law enforcement, retail, or comparable investigative experience (required).
• Demonstrated experience or specialized training in workplace investigations involving discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
• Working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local criminal and employment laws and investigative requirements.
• Sound independent judgment, objectivity, discretion, and professionalism when handling sensitive matters.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, maintain timely and accurate documentation, and communicate findings clearly to senior leadership.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to use investigative case‑management and surveillance systems.
• Valid driver’s license and any additional license or certification required by law for assigned duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, business, accounting, human resources, or a related field (preferred).
• Experience with California workplace investigations, automotive retail, financial fraud, or corporate asset protection (preferred).
• Relevant certifications or training in fraud examination, workplace investigations, or investigative interviewing (e.g., CFE, AWI) (preferred).

Skills

• Interviewing and credibility assessment.
• Evidence analysis, including financial records, transactions, surveillance, and electronic data.
• Report‑writing and documentation.
• Objectivity, discretion, and professionalism.
• Prioritization and management of concurrent assignments.
• Communication of findings to senior leadership.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, investigative case‑management, and surveillance systems.
• Valid driver’s license.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and supplemental coverage options.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Employee vehicle purchase and service discounts.