Lead Investigator, Corporate Security & Global Investigations

Position Summary

The Investigator, Corporate Security & Global Investigations is responsible for conducting investigations involving theft, fraud, cargo theft, inventory loss, workplace misconduct, and other incidents impacting Lennox associates, assets, operations, or reputation. This role supports the protection of people, property, and product through timely, objective, and professional investigations while ensuring compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and investigative standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Corporate Investigations
  Conduct investigations involving theft, fraud, workplace misconduct, inventory loss, cargo theft, conflicts of interest, policy violations, and other crimes against the business.
  Conduct investigative interviews and collect documentary, digital, and physical evidence.
  Gather, preserve, and manage evidence in accordance with company standards and legal requirements.
  Prepare detailed investigative reports that clearly document facts, findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
  Present investigative findings to leadership, HR, Legal, and other stakeholders as appropriate.

• Supply Chain & Cargo Theft Investigations
  Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability analysis to identify potential threats and weaknesses.
  Investigate cargo theft, inventory discrepancies, diversion schemes, transportation-related losses, and supply chain fraud.
  Investigate and respond to security breaches and implement corrective measures.
  Partner with Logistics, Transportation, Operations, and third-party carriers to identify loss trends and vulnerabilities.
  Support recovery efforts and coordinate with law enforcement, insurance carriers, and industry partners when appropriate.
  Analyze loss data to identify organized theft activity, emerging threats, and opportunities for loss reduction.
  Assist in developing and implementing countermeasures to reduce cargo theft and operational losses.

• Workplace Violence & Threat Management
  Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and standards.
  Support workplace violence prevention and threat management programs through investigative support and case management.
  Assist in evaluating reports of threatening behavior, harassment, intimidation, and workplace safety concerns.
  Partner with HR, Legal, and leadership teams to implement mitigation strategies and response plans.
  Support critical incident response activities involving workplace violence, threats, or other security-related events.

Leadership / Influence

• Ability to influence stakeholders and build effective partnerships across functions.
  Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  Ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters with professionalism and discretion.
  Demonstrated ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
  Strong judgment and decision-making skills in dynamic situations.

Qualifications

• Education
  Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Security Management, Business, or related field, or equivalent investigative experience.

• Experience
  8 years of experience in corporate investigations, asset protection, law enforcement, military, intelligence, compliance, or related fields.
  Experience conducting investigations involving theft, fraud, workplace misconduct, inventory loss, cargo theft, or operational losses.
  Experience conducting investigative interviews, collecting evidence, and preparing investigative reports.
  Experience presenting findings and recommendations to leadership and business partners.
  Experience in manufacturing, distribution, logistics, supply chain, or industrial environments preferred.

• Preferred Qualifications
  Professional certifications such as Professional Certified Investigator (PCI), Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Wicklander-Zulawski interview and interrogation training.
  Prior law enforcement, military, intelligence, or corporate investigations experience.
  Experience supporting workplace violence prevention and threat management programs.
  Experience conducting investigations involving cargo theft, inventory loss, organized theft activity, or supply chain fraud.
  Experience working in manufacturing, distribution, logistics, or industrial environments.

What We Are Looking For

• Strong investigative mindset with exceptional attention to detail and sound judgment.
  Commitment to ethics, confidentiality, and objective fact-finding.
  Ability to identify risk, determine root causes, and recommend practical solutions.
  Strong partnership and communication skills across all levels of the organization.
  Ability to manage multiple investigations while maintaining quality and timeliness.
  Passion for protecting people, property, and product while supporting business success.

• Continuous learning mindset and commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement.

What We Offer

• Compensation
  This is a salaried exempt role. The starting salary range for this role and market is between $90,000 - $118,650 annually. Factors that may affect starting salary include geography/market and the skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

• Benefits
  Employees in this role are also eligible for an annual bonus in accordance with the terms of the Company’s applicable plan. Employees in this role are not eligible for overtime.
  Subject to applicable eligibility requirements, the following benefits are offered for this role: tuition reimbursement; medical, dental, and vision insurance; prescription drug coverage; 401(k) retirement plan; short-term disability insurance; 8 weeks paid birthing leave; 2 weeks paid bonding leave; life and long-term disability insurance.
  Depending on date of hire, and subject to applicable eligibility requirements, new employees in this role also receive up to: 12 days paid time off, 2 paid well-being days, 1 paid volunteer day, 12 paid holidays, and 3 floating holidays per year.

Our Culture

At Lennox, our Core Values of Integrity, Respect & Excellence are ingrained in the fabric of the organization. They define our culture – which is about how we do business and how we treat others. Lennox is not just a workplace; we are a global community that values each team member’s contributions. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to recruit, develop, and retain talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to succeed and contribute to our continued growth and success.