Investigator-Security

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

About the Role

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 by the Director of Security. Assignments may include working as a member of an investigative team or working with area law enforcement agencies.

Requirements

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Skills

• 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 of various law enforcement weapons

Responsibilities

• Conducts timely investigations on drug diversion, officer complaints, fraud, forgery, theft, etc.
• Receives information from (RL6) 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

Physical Demands

• 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