Corporate Investigator

TECO Energy•Brandon, FL

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About The Position

The Corporate Investigator provides professional background, investigative, and security-related support to Tampa Electric Company. The role coordinates, develops, and implements pre-employment, NERC CIP compliance, and security investigations, and recommends procedures to protect corporate assets. The investigator works with human resources, security, compliance, legal, law enforcement, and the judicial system. The position also advises management on security issues, assesses threats and risks at company facilities, and may provide testimony in criminal and civil proceedings. The position is on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Storm response and participation in emergency or disaster response and recovery activities are conditions of employment. A valid Florida driver’s license and clean driving record are required, and a company vehicle is provided. Required licenses include Florida Class C and Class G licenses within six months of employment, and nationally recognized ASIS International Professional Certified Investigator certification within two years. NERC training must be successfully completed within 30 days of employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least seven years of investigative experience in law enforcement, the military, or a related security-industry field.
Experience successfully leading projects and/or work teams.
Ability to work independently overseeing background, criminal, and compliance investigations, emergency situations, and on-call responsibilities.
Ability to plan and adapt work according to changing priorities.
Demonstrated effective leadership and teamwork, including the ability to handle, influence, and control diverse, high-impact situations.
Proficiency in interviewing and strong written, verbal, and listening communication skills.
Working knowledge of pre-employment, employment, and compliance-related background investigations and security operations.
Strong knowledge of and ability to use office systems and applications.
Successfully complete NERC training within 30 days of employment.
Attain Florida Class C and Class G licenses under Florida Statutes Chapters 493 and 790 within six months of employment.
Achieve ASIS International Professional Certified Investigator (PCI) board certification within two years of employment.
Valid Florida driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with Chapter 493 of the Florida Statutes.
Available on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and participate in storm and emergency response/recovery activities.

Nice To Haves

College degree in Criminal Justice or a related field such as Sociology, Psychology, or Business Administration; may be considered toward the minimum required experience.
ASIS International Professional Certified Investigator (PCI) certification is preferred and described as most desirable.

Responsibilities

Conduct pre-employment background checks, NERC CIP access-compliance investigations, and other required investigations; document findings and recommendations.
Support employee onboarding by reviewing background-check reports promptly, conducting additional investigations when needed, analyzing risks, making recommendations, and documenting findings.
Review and document background investigations for company hiring decisions involving NERC compliance.
Lead NERC CIP-004 R3 personnel risk assessments for team members, contractors, and volunteers who require NERC physical or cyber access.
Initiate NERC background-check renewals and investigations for existing team members, contractors, and volunteers, and document findings to support NERC compliance.
Follow corporate policies and procedures and maintain Personal Risk Assessment Program documentation.
Participate in human resources and security-related meetings.
Act as a liaison to law enforcement and provide assistance as needed.
Prepare documentation for assigned investigations and provide company testimony in criminal and civil proceedings when required.
Consult with management regarding security issues.
Conduct risk analyses, threat assessments, and security surveys at facilities throughout the corporation.
Communicate assessment recommendations in writing with appropriate supporting documentation.
Stay informed about industry standards and new products relevant to business needs.
Take appropriate responsibility and control of threatening situations that endanger team members or corporate assets.
Obtain and maintain licenses required by the corporation and Florida law.
Maintain confidentiality as required under Chapter 493 of the Florida Statutes.
Maintain company-wide business-unit knowledge and working relationships with employees across the corporation.
Develop and deliver security presentations and training as needed on homeland security, loss prevention, employee awareness, and crime prevention.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required by management.
Respond to storms and participate in emergency and disaster response or recovery activities as assigned.