Investigator

Ford Motor Company

Investigator overseeing complex investigations into criminal activity and fraud for Ford's Global Security team. Collaborating with various internal and external partners while maintaining strict control over evidence.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $74,300 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive investigative expertise with a strong understanding of local, state, and federal laws, alongside the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with various stakeholders. Proficient in managing complex investigations, prioritizing case loads, and delivering concise reports.

Highest-signal resume keywords

7+ Years Of Law Enforcement ExperienceStrong Investigative Interviewing SkillsAnalytical Skills And Problem SolvingBachelor's DegreeMaintain Concealed Pistol License (CPL)

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Hard Skills

Investigative ResearchCase ManagementReport WritingSurveillance Camera SystemsData Organization

Soft Skills

Effective Verbal CommunicationEffective Written CommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Investigative DatabasesMicrosoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

CPR/AED CertificationAnnual MCOLE Firearms QualificationCPP Certification

Industry Keywords

Corporate InvestigationHIPAA RegulationsWorkplace Violence MitigationCriminal ActsFraud

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

C++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and oversee diverse investigations including criminal acts, fraud, embezzlement, theft, conflict of interest, and corporate espionage.
Conduct investigations into violations of Company policy, HIPAA regulations, and the unauthorized leak of confidential or proprietary information.
Respond to and resolve physical and verbal workplace threats to mitigate the risk of workplace violence.
Perform interviews and secure written statements from individuals at all levels of the organization.
Collaborate with GAO (Special Investigations), OGC (Compliance), HR (People Matters), CIRT Forensics, and Regional Investigation Coordinators.
Serve as the primary liaison with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, as well as third-party service providers.
Process and action "Tip Call" information received from the Global Security Operations Center (GSOC).
Access investigative databases to perform research and maintain strict control over evidence and proprietary documentation.
Manage the BI process, including limited internal investigations and coordination with Ford Recruiting, Labor Relations, and external vendors.
Assist with technical security surveys and the installation and maintenance of surveillance camera systems.
Apply expert-level understanding of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to corporate security.
Deliver effective verbal and written communication to internal and external stakeholders at all levels of the company.
Utilize analytical skills to identify key issues and recommend optimal solutions for complex situations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of law enforcement and investigative experience
Bachelor's degree
Available to travel on short notice up to 10% of the time
Maintain Concealed Pistol License (CPL)
Annual MCOLE firearms qualification
CPR/AED certification
Excellent Microsoft Office skills
Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize case load with limited supervision
Ability to organize data and write concise investigative reports
Strong investigative interviewing skills
Strong analytical skills and problem solving
Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply state and federal law and procedures
Must have a valid driver's license and meet Company driving standards.
Even better, you may have...
- Corporate Investigation experience
- CPP Certification

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.