Summary
The Corporate Investigator is primarily responsible for protecting company assets by performing loss prevention investigations and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. Also responsible for interviewing persons, analyzing media such as video and audio recordings, and analyzing data from a variety of digital sources, including social media. Performs surveillance duties, information gathering, and site inspections of company-owned facilities. Responsible for creating Investigation Reports to initiate next steps and coordinating with management staff in response to investigation findings and manages investigation documents. Partners with management and Executive Officers to develop strategies to mitigate risk and reduce loss. Maintains knowledge of progressive loss prevention methods and shrink prevention strategies, as well as surveillance systems.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinate with Asset Protection Officers and law enforcement to conclude investigations
- Coordinate with management and Executive Officers to report investigation findings
- High-level proprietary software training and use with the ability to analyze data and trends to prevent loss
- Maintain the integrity of all confidential information used during employee training
- Work independently to perform investigations with minimal oversight
- Proactively identify high-risk areas of loss and high-risk employees
- Respond to notices of reported criminal activity by employees or at company-owned facilities
- Understand the complexity of compliance requirements governing our businesses, including the following types of regulatory agencies: Marijuana Enforcement Division, Fire Department, City Zoning and Planning, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, and more
- Read and understand regulatory requirements and company policy to relay information to stakeholders
- Responsible for legal compliance with all regulatory requirements by researching, auditing, and verifying a variety of data
- Perform research and coordinate with retail managers to gather information and observe employee activity to prevent loss and determine compliance with Standard Operating Procedures and company policy
- Adapt to a variety of working environments, including offices, with ability to gather information from a range of employees
- Access and update documentation using a variety of software applications and operating systems
- Read and understand all Standard Operating Procedures and documentation accessed during audits and the investigation or verification process
- Complete Investigation Reports following investigations to initiate next steps for Management staff and Executive Officers
- All other tasks and job duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in any field required; Criminal Justice degree preferred
Training
- Must maintain current knowledge of and adhere to all policy and regulations of the Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED); Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and TGS Management
Required Skills & Experience
- Excellent computer, mathematical, language, and reasoning skills
- High-level attention to detail, administrative skills, and highly organized
- Experience using Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with current versions
- Ability to follow established company protocol for digital and printed document storage
- Knowledge of Colorado marijuana laws, MED regulations, HIPAA, and CDPHE requirements
- Ability to work independently with little or no direct supervision.
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Auditing experience
- Previous law enforcement, military, government and/or security experience
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines with a shifting workload in a fast-paced environment
- Cannabis industry experience preferred
Other Requirements
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to individually lift up to 25 lbs.
- Must be able to sit, stand, stoop, crouch, reach, and lift for long periods of time
**Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions**
Work Requirements
- Must be able to work in an office environment with moderate to loud noise level
- Must be able to work off-site in retail, manufacturing, or production facilities with moderate to loud noise level and changing working conditions
- May require use of safety equipment or personal protective equipment, as needed
- Must have and be able to maintain valid driver’s license;
- Must be able to acquire MED Key badge ($250 Fee to State of CO) prior to beginning employment
Travel Requirements
- Frequently requires local travel, as needed
Other Duties
- This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
**TGS Management provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics**