Investigations Specialist, Global Security

McKesson•Richmond, VA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Investigations Specialist on McKesson’s Global Security and Safety team will establish a dedicated investigations program and lead complex, sensitive investigations into workplace security incidents, policy violations, theft, insider threats, fraud, and other events that could affect employee safety, assets, business continuity, or organizational reputation. The role conducts investigations across corporate offices, distribution centers, operational facilities, and other business locations, applying investigative best practices to gather facts, assess risk, determine findings, and support corrective actions. The Specialist partners with Human Resources, Legal, Compliance, Environmental Health & Safety, Information Security, and business leaders. As a trusted advisor, the role provides objective analysis, actionable recommendations, and timely reporting. Success requires sound investigative judgment, strong interviewing and case-management skills, discretion, and professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality when handling sensitive matters. The position is based in Richmond, Virginia, and is hybrid (three days per week) or onsite full time. McKesson describes the compensation as competitive and states that the position is eligible for benefits and bonus compensation. The base pay range is $80,300–$133,800.

Requirements

Degree or equivalent and at least 4 years of relevant experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Business, Public Administration, Homeland Security, or a related field.
Knowledge of corporate investigative standards and best practices, including evidence collection and preservation, chain of custody, and fact-based analysis.
Strong investigative interviewing skills, including witness, subject, and complainant interviews.
Knowledge of workplace security incident prevention, threat assessment methodologies, and behavioral threat indicators.
Experience using physical security systems in investigations, including CCTV and video management systems, access control systems, intrusion detection and alarm systems, and visitor management platforms.
Familiarity with fraud examination and internal investigations involving employee misconduct, theft, asset misappropriation, and conflicts of interest.
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to evaluate evidence, identify trends, establish facts, and develop supportable findings.
Ability to manage sensitive investigations with professionalism, sound judgment, objectivity, and discretion.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the ASIS Investigations Standard.
Wicklander-Zulawski (WZ), Certified Forensic Interviewer (CFI), or equivalent training.
ACFE training or certification.
CPP, PSP, or another relevant professional designation.
Prior experience in law enforcement, federal service, intelligence, military security, or corporate security roles.

Responsibilities

Independently manage a diverse caseload of security-related incidents, conducting investigations promptly, thoroughly, and objectively in accordance with company policies and investigative standards.
Lead investigations from initial intake through resolution, including evidence gathering, interviews, fact-finding, analysis, documentation, and preparation of findings and recommendations.
Assess reports of threatening, concerning, or potentially violent behavior and work with stakeholders to evaluate risk and support workplace safety measures.
Collaborate with Human Resources, Legal, Compliance, Environmental Health & Safety, Information Security, and business leaders on investigations.
Prepare investigative reports, thoroughly document findings, and handle sensitive information confidentially.
Identify trends, vulnerabilities, and recurring issues and recommend ways to reduce risk, strengthen controls, and prevent future incidents.
Liaise with law enforcement and external partners on investigative needs, as appropriate.